Classical Strategies for Effective Herbal Formulation, Part 2: Chaihu Family - Course 2

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 this second session devoted to the Chaihu formula family, Heiner compares some of the main formulas in the Chaihu family, discussing their therapeutic actions, indications, and clinical applications. Covered are Chaihu formulas made with the common herb pairings of Banxia, Guizhi and Gegen. Case studies are used to explain how to modify/combine formulas to address specific presentating patterns.