Herbal medicine is one of the principal therapeutic interventions in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This subject introduces students to the therapeutic and reference organisation of Chinese medicinal herbs, and enables students to commence using the materia medica. It covers the commonly used herbs in each of the six categories of the Chinese materia medica, including the herbal properties, actions, indications, contraindications, combined usage as well as herbal dispensing. This subject also expands upon the student's understanding of TCM theory and practice principles. This subject includes mandatory clinical placement