Fundamentals of Chinese Herbology
HM 100 - 1 unit - 15 hours
An introduction to Chinese herbal medicine, this course presents the major herbs and herb groups in Chinese herbology, with an overview of their herbal characteristics and therapeutic uses.
Prerequisites: None

Herbal Pharmacopoeia I
HM 110 - 3 units - 45 hours
This is the first of a three-part series that examines in detail the herbal characteristics, entering channels, therapeutic actions, clinical indications, contraindication, dosages, preparations and special properties of the major medicinal substances in Chinese herbal medicine. In this module, medicinal substances from the following categories will be studied in detail: diaphoretic herbs, herbs that clear heat, anti-malarial herbs, downward draining herbs, diuretic herbs, and aromatic damp transforming herbs.
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Chinese Herbology

Herbal Lab
HM 111, 121 and 131 - 1 unit each - 15 hours each
This course provides an accessible and interactive environment for students to learn about Chinese herbal medicine in a practical setting to accompany the more didactic Herbal Pharmacopoeia series. Fifteen hours of herb lab are required for each of the three Herbal Pharmacopoeia courses, i.e. a total of three fifteen hour blocks are required in the entire curriculum (45 hours total). Fifteen hours (one block) of the 45 hours may be completed at the Learning Garden.
Prerequisites: Concurrent with Herbal Pharmacopoeia I, II and III

Herbal Pharmacopoeia II
HM 120 - 3 units - 45 hours
This is the second of a three-part series that examines in detail the herbal characteristics, entering channels, therapeutic actions, clinical indications, contraindication, dosages, preparations and special properties of the major medicinal substances in Chinese herbal medicine. In this module, medicinal substances from the following categories will be studied in detail: anti-rheumatic, anti-tussive, phlegm resolving, emetic, digestive, carminative, hemostatic, blood invigorating and interior warming herbs and medicinal substances.
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Chinese Herbology

Herbal Pharmacopoeia III
HM 130 - 3 units - 45 hours
This is the third of a three-part series that examines in detail the herbal characteristics, entering channels, therapeutic actions, clinical indications, contraindication, dosages, preparations and special properties of the major medicinal substances in Chinese herbal medicine. In this module, medicinal substances from the following categories will be studied in detail: herbs that calm the spirit, herbs that extinguish internal wind, substances that stabilize and bind, substances that open the orifices, anti-parasitic herbs, substances for external application as well as the various Qi, Blood, Yin and Yang tonics.
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Chinese Herbology

Herbal Formulas I
HM 210 - 3 units - 45 hours
The first of a three-part series that analyzes in detail herbal composition, formulation strategies, therapeutic actions, clinical indications / contraindication, dosages, and preparation methods of the major Chinese herbal prescriptions. This module focuses on formulas that treat external conditions, clear heat, harmonize, moisten, drain downward, expel dampness and warm interior cold.
Prerequisites: Any two of the Herbal Pharmacopoeia series

Herbal Formulas II
HM 220 - 3 units - 45 hours
The second of a three-part series that analyzes in detail herbal composition, formulation strategies, therapeutic actions, clinical indications / contraindication, dosages, and preparation methods of the major Chinese herbal prescriptions. This module focuses on formulas that tone and formulas that regulate Qi, invigorate blood and stop bleeding,
Prerequisites: Any two of the Herbal Pharmacopoeia series

Herbal Formulas III
HM 230 - 3 units - 45 hours
The third of a three-part series that analyzes in detail herbal composition, formulation strategies, therapeutic actions, clinical indications /contraindication, dosages, and preparation methods of the major Chinese herbal prescriptions. This module focuses on formulas that astringe and bind, calm the spirit, expel wind, resolve phlegm, relieve food stagnation and expel parasites.
Prerequisites: Any two of the Herbal Pharmacopoeia series

TCM Nutrition
HM 240 - 2 units - 30 hours
This course looks into the nature and functions of food and their practical application as therapeutic and preventive health measures based on theories and principles of traditional Chinese medicine.
Prerequisites: Herbal Pharmacopoeia I, II and III,
Principles and Theories of TCM III

Herbal Formulation Skills
HM 310 - 2 units - 30 hours
This course focuses on the development of herbal formula writing skills; students will learn the principles and strategies of herbal combinations and apply these skills and strategies in constructing an herbal formula and modifying formulas to suit the individual needs of their patients.
Prerequisites: Herbal Formulas I, II, and III

Herbal Patent and External Medicines
HM 320 - 2 units - 30 hours
This course presents a survey of various pre-packaged patent and external medicines available in the market and looks into clinical efficacy and the prescription and use of these medicinal herbal products.
Prerequisites: Herbal Formulas I, II, and III

Shanghanlun / Wenbing
HM 410 - 3 units - 45 hours
Unique diagnostic modalities based on two of the most significant classics of traditional Chinese medicine: the Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) and Wen Bing (Febrile Illnesses). Students will study the treatment principles and classical herbal formulas used in the treatment of various infectious diseases and related disorders.
Prerequisites: Herbal Formulas I, II and III, TCM Diagnosis I and II, Acupuncture Point Therapeutics