CMPL 2005 Chinese Materia Medica 2
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 400877
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Description This subject completes the study of Chinese medicinal herbs, which forms the basis for Chinese herbal medicine. It covers the commonly used herbs in each of the twelve categories of the Chinese materia medica, including the herbal properties, actions, indications, contraindications and combined usage. It also introduces the basic knowledge of herbal pharmacognosy. This subject also expands upon the student's understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and practice principles. As an indication, this subject includes a minimum of 20 practicum hours at UniClinic, and 24 practicum hours at an external clinic.
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 AND
CMPL 2004
Equivalent Subjects LGYA 7240 - Chinese Herbal Medicine 2
Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Materia Medica or successful completion of CMPL1002 Traditional Chinese Medicine 2, and CMPL 2004 Chinese Materia Medica 1 or equivalent.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply basic herbal theory and practice;
- Identify the major individual herbs in each of the twelve herb categories utilising visual recognition, tasting, smelling and hand examination;
- Describe the major individual herbs in each of the twelve herb categories, in terms of properties, functions and contraindications;
- Explain known herb interactions for the herbs in each category;
- Apply the concept of synergy in Chinese herbal medicine, specifically in reference to the herbs covered in this unit;
- Compare and contrast the range of commonly used Chinese herbs in each of the twelve categories.
Subject Content
1. Individual herbs (including commonly used combinations):
- herbs for warming The interior
- Astringent herbs
- herbs for dispelling Wind-dampness
- phlegm resolving, antitussive & antiasthmatic herbs
- herbs for relieving food stagnation
- herbs for purgation
- herbs for arresting bleeding
- herbs for calming The shen
- herbs for extinguishing The liver Wind
- Aromatic substances for Opening The orifices
- herbs for expelling parasites
- herbs for external application
2. Introduction to herbal pharmacognosy
- Plant physiology, Morphology and taxonomy
- major Chemical groups of Plant constituents
Special Requirements
Legislative pre-requisites
Special Requirements - NSW Health Legislative Prerequisites Pre-requisites
Student Compliance Information for all Health-Related Placements
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, and a Working with Children Check Student Declaration. Use the link to the Special Requirements webpage below for more information.
To be eligible to enrol in this subject and complete any required health-related placements or experiences, students must meet Western Sydney University program requirements as well as any special, legislated, or policy-mandated requirements.
Western Program Requirements
Visit the Special Requirements webpage for details about your program.
Mandatory NSW Health student placement policy requirements
To be able to undertake placement in any NSW Health facility you must be assessed as compliant with NSW Health student placement policy in the first year of your program, regardless of when you expect to go on your first placement. Access and read the NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet.
NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet
Please ensure that you
- Find your existing National Police Check or apply for one
- Gather documentary evidence of your vaccination history
- Print and compete all relevant NSW Health forms relevant to the campus you are enrolled at or online enrolment requirements
- Follow booklet instructions on how to have your compliance documents assessed by NSW health staff.
International students have additional requirements; the link to the booklet will inform you of these requirements.
School Requirements
Contact your School for further details regarding your School’s requirements, if any, such as
- If you live outside of NSW or Australia and need to meet your state, territory or country’s compliance requirements
- If you need to meet different state, territory or country compliance requirements.
- NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) or other state equivalent, valid for your entire program.
- Current approved first aid certificate valid for your entire program - approved program providers can be found at the Government Training website
- http://training.gov.au
- Other non-health related requirements.
Student Compliance Resources are also available on the Placements Hub web page (NSW students only)
Essential equipment
Clinical uniform is required.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Exam | 40 minutes | 25 | Y | Individual |
| Case Study | 1,500 words | 25 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 50 | N | Individual |
| Log/Workbook | 20 hours at UniClinic | Pass/Fail | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Yu, C., (2000). A Clinical Guide to Chinese herbs and Formulae. Melbourne: Churchill Livingstone.
- Bensky, D., Clavey, S., Stoger, E., (2004). Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, (3rd ed) Seattle: Eastland Press.
Teaching Periods
Spring (2023)
Campbelltown
On-site
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Spring (2024)
Campbelltown
On-site
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