Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine - (December 2021)

DECEMBER 3 -6,  2021 (FRI - MON) 

Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese  herbal medicine is an immensely complex and powerful modality. In  modern times, the typical methods of introducing Chinese herbal medicine  have been streamlined and simplified and are heavily influenced by the  Western pharmaceutical model. However, this is not how herbal medicine  used to be taught.   Traditionally, if you wanted to become an  herbalist, you needed a much deeper understanding of herbs that goes  beyond simple categorizations or memorizing book knowledge. The initial  stages of learning involved creating a more intimate understanding of  herbs. Where possible the apprentice would gain experience in  identifying and gathering herbs, carefully observing not only the herb  itself, but the environment it lives in. The apprentice would also take  the various herbs internally and observe one’s own experiences with  them.

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While  having a more intimate knowledge of each herb was important, much of…