Chinese Medicine and the Immune System: Bridging Ancient Theory and Modern Immunology

Course overview

This course explores the immune system through both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and modern immunology. Participants will examine how Wei Qi and Ying Qi correlate with innate and adaptive immunity, and how inflammation is understood and treated across systems. Key herbs and formulas such as Huang Qi, Codonopsis, and Yu Ping Feng San are discussed in detail alongside biomedical mechanisms like cytokine regulation and gut-based immunity. The course also explores how acupuncture points like Stomach 36 influence immune signaling. Designed for TCM professionals, the course provides evidence-based tools to modulate immunity and restore balance through acupuncture and herbal medicine.