Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 400876

Coordinator Yu-Ting Sun Opens in new window

Description 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

School Health Sciences

Discipline Traditional Chinese Medicine

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Pre-requisite(s) CMPL 1002

Co-requisite(s) CMPL 2006

Equivalent Subjects LGYA 7239 - Chinese Herbal Medicine 1

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Apply the basic traditional Chinese herbal medicine theory and practice;
2. Analyse the properties, functions and contraindications of each of the major individual herbs in the six herb categories.
3. Evaluate the interactions of herbs including synergism and antagonisms in the context of Chinese medicine theory.
4. Differentiate the range of commonly used Chinese herbs in each category.

Subject Content

1. Introduction to Chinese materia medica
2. Herbal properties
- four natures
- Five flavours
- four tendencies
- Attributive meridians
- combination of The herbs
- contraindications of The herbs
3. Naming and classification of Chinese herbs
4. Individual herbs (including commonly used combinations)
- herbs for relieving The exterior
- herbs for clearing heat
- herbs for removing dampness
- herbs for regulating QI
- herbs for moving blood
- Tonifying herbs

Special Requirements

Legislative pre-requisites

Prior to enrolling in this subject, students must have submitted a Student Undertaking Form and undertake to apply for a National Police Check, which is required to be submitted before placement. Students must also hold a valid and current First Aid Certificate from a Registered Training Organisation. Refer to the Special Requirements website for more information.
Special Requirements