This course bundle includes both Xiao Chai Hu Tang and Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang from Big Formulas and the Big Ideas Behind Them series (Session 1: Part 1 and 2). Will Maclean looks at some of the most important Chinese herbal formulas, and examines the big ideas behind their intent, construction and use.
Session 1 (Part 1 and 2) : Xiao Chai Hu Tang and Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang Course Bundle
Xiao Chai Hu Tang is one of the foundation formulas of the Shang Han Lun, and certainly one of the most widely used of all Chinese herbal prescriptions. Originally developed to deal with shao yang syndrome, the post acute phase of an external invasion, its use has expanded substantially over the intervening centuries and is a ‘go-to’ formula for many conditions beyond its orginal purpose. Why, and on what basis, has this occured? We will look at the reasons for this expansion and look at the structure of the formula and its relatives in the harmonising family.
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang is a strikingly effective formula for a variety of common digestive complaints, Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang works its magic primarily by stimulating and driving the middle burner Qi dynamic. In this talk we look at the Qi dynamic and how central it is to the overall Qi distribution of the body, and how to use herbs to drive Qi in specific directions with effects that are greater than the sum of their parts.
What You Will Learn
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- Critically evaluate the construction of Xiao Chai Hu Tang as well as Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang and how it differs from other harmonising formulas
- Multiple clinically relevant case studies with base prescription, modifications as well as application for both formulas
- Case study outcomes
- TCM Pathophysiology and Etiology and how Xiao Chai Hu and Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang can correct causative factors
- Critically evaluate the construction of Ban Xia Xie Xin and how it differs from other harmonising formulas
- Brief discussion on “Xie Xin Tang” as well as “Chai Hu” Formula Family and differences
Webinar Outline
Introduction – History and Use
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- Traditional as well as Modern Uses- Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue
- Formula construction for both Xiao Chai Hu and Ban Xia Xie Xin according to multiple classical and modern sources
Xiao Chai Hu Tang Tang Course Module
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- Clinical Presentations (most clinically relevant)
- Other presentations for clinical use
- Chronic Inflammation
- Discussion on lingering pathogens
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang Course Module
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- Disruption of Heart-Kidney Axis
- Clinical Presentations (most clinically relevant- tongue, pulse and symptoms)
- Indications for Use
- Comparisons to Xiao Chai Hu Tang
- Herb pairings analysis- formula construction and herb dynamics for therapeutic effect
- Other presentations for clinical use
- Digestive focus (Middle Jiao- Central Qi Dynamics)
Putting It All Together – Xiao Chai Hu Tang
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- Critical evaluation of construction
- Mechanism for harmonising function
- How disharmony develops and how it progresses- Pathophysiology according to Liver, Spleen, Heat, Damp, Excess, Deficiency and Stagnation
- Generation of pathology- Etiology
- How Xiao Chai Hu Tang helps correct dysfunctional pathology
Putting It All Together – Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
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- Critical evaluation of construction
- Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang Mechanism for rectifying abnormal Qi Dynamic in the Middle
- Formula Modifications
- How disharmony and Pathology develops relating to Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
- Directional tendencies of herbs within Harmonizing group of formulas
- Summary on herb directions along with direction functions (includes groups of herbs)
- How Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang helps correct dysfunctional pathology
Case Studies
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- 11 Discussed Case Studies
- 1 Extra included case study in notes
- Plus case outcomes
What You Get When You Register Today
- 3 hours and 37 minutes of Video Footage PLUS course notes
- 4 CPD points
- 5 years access
See a sample of the webinar here