Uncovering the Ancient Text of Classical Paired Acupoints and Herbal Formulas

DATE & TIME:
Friday, February 14, 2025 from 2:00PM-6:00PM, Pacific Time

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
4 CEU/PDA/CPD accepted by CA #383 (Category 1), NCCAOM (1 AOM-OM, 1 AOM-AC, 2 AOM-CH), FL (4 General), IL, TX (2 General, 2 Herbology), AHPRA, AFPA, BAcC, CTCMA, NZASA, NZRA

COURSE TYPE:
Live-Streamed CEU Webinar (Online)
**MUST ATTEND Live Webinar during the entire class time to receive CEU credit. No Exceptions.**

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are inseparable, sharing many theoretical foundations despite having distinct treatment principles. Both modalities approach disease from similar perspectives, including the location and cause of illness, pathological states, classification of conditions, and the effects of acupuncture on acupoints and the absorption of herbal medicine by the body. Ancient texts such as the Lingshu Jingmai Pian state: “If it is full, drain it; if it is empty, replenish it; if it is hot, treat it quickly; if it is cold, retain it; if it is sunken, moxibustion it; if it is neither full nor empty, treat it through the meridians.” Similarly, Jiuzhen Shieryuan emphasizes: “If it is old and stagnated, remove it.” These foundational principles of acupuncture illustrate that treatment methods should be tailored to conditions such as deficiency, excess, cold, and heat, and that mixed syndromes can be addressed through meridian-based approaches. The relationship between the properties and functions of the meridians—yin and yang, exterior and interior—further highlights the connection between acupuncture and herbal medicine under the guidance of the Eight Principles.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the similarities and differences in the diagnostic and treatment approaches of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, emphasizing their close relationship. By studying paired herbal remedies and acupuncture points, students will develop a deeper understanding of how to treat common diseases across various systems in the body. This knowledge will help establish a systematic approach to TCM thinking and clinical practice.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Understand the fundamental principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine as guided by the Eight Principles and their role in syndrome differentiation and treatment.
• Analyze the classical TCM texts to explore treatment methods based on deficiency, excess, cold, heat, and mixed syndromes, and their application through meridians.
• Examine the complementary therapeutic effects of acupuncture on specific acupoints and the absorption of Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of common diseases.
• Develop systematic thinking in TCM by studying the integration of paired herbs and acupoints for effective diagnosis and treatment in various body systems.

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