Classical Strategies for Effective Herbal Formulation, Part 4: Banxia Family - Course 1

Course overview

Dr. Heiner Fruehauf's series on Chinese herbal medicine deepens the lifelong learners mastery of Chinese herbal prescribing by rooting their understanding in classical principles. In the first session devoted to the Banxia formula family, Heiner discusses the nature of Banxia as a chief herb, and introduces representative formulas. He discusses their historical context, dosages, formula architecture, therapeutic actions, indications, and clinical applications. The focus is on Banxia Houpo Tang, Xuanfu Daizhe Tang, Banxia Xiexin Tang, and Gancao Xiexin Tang. Case studies are used to explain how to modify/combine formulas to address specific presenting patterns.