Everyday Chinese Medicine

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Everyday Chinese Medicine

Instructors: Prof. Vincent CHUNG

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,257 reviews

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

Flexible schedule

9 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

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This course aims to serve as an education platform on Chinese medicine (CM) for the general public. Our primary goal is to empower healthcare choices by promoting awareness and practical application on CM diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, as well as regulation on CM services and herbal products using international examples.

In the first part of this course, learners will develop skills in applying basic theory of Chinese medicine (CM) for understanding health and illnesses, and be able to compare and contrast views from Chinese and western medicine perspectives. In the second part, learners will be able to diagnose their own CM body constitution, and to apply appropriate CM self-care practice including food therapy, acupressure, Baduanjin and meditation. Learners will also be able to identify commonly used Chinese herbs, and to describe the core principle of acupuncture. Specific competencies include: 1. State the basic theory of Chinese medicine and compare it with the principle of western medicine. 2. Apply the diagnostic approach of Chinese medicine and describe one’s body constitution. 3. Describe the core principle of Chinese herbs and acupuncture, and to understand their role in promoting health and wellness. 4. Develop self-care plan according to body constitution, using the practice of food therapy, acupressure, and Baduanjin.

In this session, the learners will develop detailed understanding of the role of Zang-fu in manifesting health and disease in human body. The inter-relationship between various Zang-fu organs will also be introduced.

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9 videos1 reading1 assignment

9 videosTotal 26 minutes

Course Introduction Video2 minutes
The Initiation of Chinese Medicine2 minutes
The Essential Characteristics of Chinese Medicine2 minutes
Treatment by Differentiation of Syndromes4 minutes
The Doctrine of Yin and Yang1 minute
The Theory of Yin-Yang - The Formation of the Theory of Yin and Yang6 minutes
Application of the Theory of Yin-yang in Chinese Medicine4 minutes
The Theory of Zang-fu Organs (Part 1)3 minutes
The Primary Characteristics of the Zang-Fu Theory3 minutes

1 readingTotal 60 minutes

Reading list for Session 160 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Session 130 minutes

This part is about the application of Zang-fu Organs concepts in understanding health and disease.

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5 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this session, the learners will develop further knowledge on how the inter-relationship between various Zang-fu organs contribute to health and diseases in human body. The session ends with an introduction to the concept of Qi in Chinese medicine.

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4 videos1 reading1 assignment

The session starts with an introduction to the concept of Blood and Body Fluid in Chinese medicine, followed with an overview of the principles of pathogenesis in Chinese medicine.

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12 videos1 reading1 assignment

12 videosTotal 26 minutes

Theory of Blood, Body Fluids and Qi6 minutes
Pathogenic Factors and Pathogenesis in Chinese Medicine1 minute
3.1 Six External Pathogens3 minutes
3.2 Wind1 minute
3.3 Cold1 minute
3.4 Summer-heat1 minute
3.5 Dampness1 minute
3.6 Dryness1 minute
3.7 Fire1 minute
Internal Injury by the Seven Emotions3 minutes
Diet, Work and Rest2 minutes
Pathogenesis4 minutes

1 readingTotal 60 minutes

Reading list for Session 460 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Session 430 minutes

Diagnostics techniques are the bridge between basic theories and clinical practice in Chinese medicine. Long history of clinical practice allowed the accumulation of rich diagnostic experiences among generations of Chinese medicine practitioners, facilitating the formation of a comprehensive diagnostic system. This system includes the Four Examinations of inquiry, inspection, listening, and palpation, diagnosis of disease, and differentiation of syndrome. Diagnosis of disease and differentiation of syndrome are achieved by analyzing information obtained from the Four Examinations. It is essential to perform both diseases diagnosis and syndrome differentiation. In this session, the learners will know how to distinguish these two processes, which is important to understand the definitions of disease, symptoms, syndrome and syndrome differentiation.

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14 videos1 reading1 assignment

14 videosTotal 29 minutes

Introduction of Chinese Medicine Diagnostics4 minutes
1.1.1 Definition of Inquiry, Common Symptoms - Chills and Fever3 minutes
1.1.2 Common Symptoms - Pain: according to its nature3 minutes
1.1.3 Common Symptoms - Pain: according to its location3 minutes
1.2 Sweating and Thirst1 minute
1.3 Appetite and Taste1 minute
1.4 Bowel Habits1 minute
1.5 Urination1 minute
1.6 Sleep1 minute
Definition of Inspection, Inspecting Facial Complexion and Sense Organs3 minutes
Inspection of Body Shape and Movement1 minute
Inspection of Tongue2 minutes
Definition of Listening, Listening to Voice, Respiration and Cough3 minutes
Palpation3 minutes

1 readingTotal 60 minutes

Reading list for Session 560 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Session 530 minutes

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Prof. Vincent CHUNG

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

1 Course88,122 learners

Prof. Zhi-xiu LIN

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Reviewed on Nov 15, 2020

Muy útil para personas como yo, sin conocimiento previo, Abarca muy bien todo lo básico de la medicina China y se explica de una forma fácil e interactiva.

Reviewed on May 2, 2020

Something everyone can benefit from knowing and understanding and so well put together that even a non -medically inclined student can be interested and learn smoothly.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2021

Excellent introduction to the underlying theory and "process" of TCM. I had not been exposed to the Zhang-Fu organs or the larger concepts of Blood/Qi and Yin/Yang theory

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