Course: Clinical Drug Development of Chinese Herbal Medicine

Have you ever heard of this book? The “Compendium of Materia Medica” (《本草綱目》) is a renowned Chinese herbal medicine book written by Li Shizhen during the Ming Dynasty. Li Shizhen, …

In Chinese herbal medicine, Assistants, including paradoxical ones, either enhance, counteract toxicity, or address secondary patterns within a formula. Prof Brandt cites “麻黃湯,” where apricot kernel (Xìngrén) assists in promoting …

Prof Brant discusses the use of Chinese medicinal formulas, emphasizing the combination of herbs and the traditional roles within a formula, known as the Sovereign, Minister, Assistant, and Courier. In …

Prof Brandt introduces the category of herbs called “Opening the Orifice,” focusing on their use to treat clouded spirit or loss of consciousness, particularly in repletion patterns. The categories of …

The speaker introduces the importance of addressing the stagnation of blood in Chinese medicine and focuses on herbs that quicken the blood and transform stasis, covering aspects like relieving pain, …

Prof Brandt introduces the category of “Interior Warming Medicines,” highlighting its focus on dispelling cold from the interior and treating patterns like interior cold, cold of the digestive system, and …

The discussion on “Dispelling Wind Dampness” was initiated by Prof Brandt, focusing on its association with treating impediment patterns in Chinese medicine. Dispelling wind dampness is a vital category in …

The exploration of the category “Heat Clearing” is introduced by Prof Brandt, emphasizing its broad nature and application in addressing internal heat-related issues. Heat clearing in Chinese medicine encompasses various …

Herbal medicines play a crucial role in Chinese medicine, primarily expressed in dispelling pathological influences. Actions like clearing heat, dispelling wind, and transforming dampness address specific health issues. For instance, …

Diving into additional herbal medicine concepts, Prof Brandt introduces the notion of Channel entry—a concept developed within the last thousand years. It pertains to the herb’s action on specific Channels …

Delving into the intricate world of Chinese herbal medicine, Eric Brandt elucidates the connection between flavors and the concept of 5 phase correspondence. Each of the five flavors—acrid, sweet, sour, …

In the realm of flavors within Chinese herbal medicine, Eric Brandt delves into their diverse applications. The sweet flavor takes center stage in tonics, harmonizing the middle burner and supplementing …

Introducing the concept of bearing, Prof Brandt sheds light on the directional dynamics of Chinese herbal medicine. Bearing, categorized into upfloating, down-sinking, floating, and sinking, signifies the directional movements of …

Beyond the classic five flavors, Prof Brandt explores the nuances of astringency and aroma in Chinese herbal medicine. Astringency, akin to sourness, is crucial for containing abnormal fluid leakage, making …

At the core of Chinese herbal medicine, Eric Brandt explores the crucial concepts of Qi and flavor, focusing on the herb’s nature or temperature. This temperature dynamic is pivotal in …