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Classical Strategies for Effective Herbal Formulation, Part 5: Danggui Family

A Master Class with Heiner Fruehauf

By Heiner Fruehauf

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Total CPDs: 7.5
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Total CPDs: 7.5
Standard Certificate (7.5), NCCAOM (7.5)
Access Period: Lifetime
Series Length: 7.5hrs

Series Overview

Dr. Heiner Fruehauf's 3-part course series on Chinese herbal medicine deepens the lifelong learner’s mastery of herbal prescribing by rooting their understanding in classical principles and practices. It accommodates the needs and interests of all levels, from students of Chinese medicine and newer practitioners to seasoned practitioners who are ever-refining their capacity to successfully treat any condition presented in the clinic.

In the Danggui Formula Family course series, Heiner describes the energetic properties of Chaihu, common herb pairs, and the major herbal formulas he uses in his clinical practice of over 30 years. Case examples are presented to provide a clinical context for learning the indications for particular formulas within each family. With this base of knowledge, practitioners can stand on firm ground while being flexible in their ability to design herbal treatments that effectively treat the complex patterns manifesting in our increasingly out-of-balance world.

Classical Strategies for Effective Herbal Formulation, Part 5: Danggui Family - Course 1

Energetic Properties of Danggui: The Main Danggui Family Formulas Part I.

Dr. Fruehauf explores representative Danggui family formulas, including therapeutic actions, indications, and clinical applications. Case studies explain how to modify/combine formulas to address specific patient presentations.
Total CPDs: 2.5
Standard Certificate (2.5), NCCAOM (2.5)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 2.5hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Dr. Heiner Fruehauf's master class on Chinese herbal medicine deepens the lifelong learner’s mastery of herbal prescribing by rooting their understanding in classical principles and practices. It accommodates the needs and interests of all levels, from students of Chinese medicine and newer practitioners to seasoned practitioners who are ever-refining their capacity to successfully treat any condition presenting in the clinic. For each of eight major herb families, Heiner describes the energetic properties of the lead herb, common herb pairs, and the major herbal formulas. Case examples are presented to provide a clinical context for learning the indications for particular formulas within each family. With this base of knowledge, practitioners can stand on firm ground while being flexible in their ability to design herbal treatments that effectively treat the complex patterns manifesting in our increasingly out-of-balance world. In the first session devoted to the Danggui formula family, Heiner discusses the nature of Danggui as a chief herb, and introduces representative formulas. He discusses their historical context, dosages, formula architecture, therapeutic actions, indications, and clinical applications. The focus is on Danggui San, Danggui Shaoyao San, Jiao Ai Tang and Wenjing Tang. Case studies and a discussion of Moon Pearls are used to explain how to modify/combine formulas to address specific presenting patterns.

Course Objectives

  • Describe the energetic properties and actions of Danggui as a chief herb. Include a discussion of the Jueyin system and associated disorders.
  • Discuss and compare Danggui San, Danggui Shaoyao San, Jiao Ai Tang, and Wenjing Tang, addressing historical context, structure (including any common herb pairings), dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples.
  • Of the Danggui formulas discussed, explain the distinguishing features enabling you to choose the most appropriate remedy for common presenting patterns.
  • Describe how to craft modifications of Danggui formulas and/or suggest formula combinations that will achieve a desired therapeutic effect for unique presenting patterns.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Heiner explores the Danggui family of formulas. He includes a historical context and the nature of the herb, classical sourcing and how processing the herb differently can change the outcome of the formula actions and treatments.
30 min - 1 hrs
Heiner highlights common herb pairings, including with Baishao and Chuanxiong. The focus is on Danggui San and Danggui Shaoyao San, including a historical context, formula structure, indications, dosages, applications and case examples.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
The focus is on Jiao Ai Tang. He addresses the historical context, structure, and applications. Heiner discusses how to modify Danggui formulas. He uses Moon Pearls as an example remedy to illustrate how to combine formulas with Danggui.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
Heiner continues the exploration of the Danggui family of formulas. The focus is on Wenjing Tang. He addresses the historical context, structure, dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples.
2 hrs - 2.5 hrs
The final 30 minutes will be devoted to a question and answer period. Questions will be selected from those posted in the Zoom chat based on relevance for the whole group.

Classical Strategies for Effective Herbal Formulation, Part 5: Danggui Family - Course 2

The Main Danggui Family Formulas Pt II: Actions, Indications, Modifications, Case Studies

Dr. Fruehauf continues the exploration of representative Danggui family formulas, including therapeutic actions, indications and clinical applications. Case studies explain how to modify/combine formulas to address specific patient presentations.
Total CPDs: 2.5
NCCAOM (2.5), Standard Certificate (2.5)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 2.5hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Dr. Heiner Fruehauf's master class on Chinese herbal medicine deepens the lifelong learner’s mastery of herbal prescribing by rooting their understanding in classical principles and practices. It accommodates the needs and interests of all levels, from students of Chinese medicine and newer practitioners to seasoned practitioners who are ever-refining their capacity to successfully treat any condition presenting in the clinic. For each of eight major herb families, Heiner describes the energetic properties of the lead herb, common herb pairs, and the major herbal formulas. Case examples are presented to provide a clinical context for learning the indications for particular formulas within each family. With this base of knowledge, practitioners can stand on firm ground while being flexible in their ability to design herbal treatments that effectively treat the complex patterns manifesting in our increasingly out-of-balance world. In the second session, Heiner continues to explore representative formulas in the Danggui family. He discusses their historical context, dosages, formula architecture, therapeutic actions, indications, and clinical applications. The focus is on Danggui Sini Tang and Wuzhuyu Tang. Case studies and discussions of Mama Pearls, Evergreen Pearls and Ginkgo Pearls are used to explain how to modify/combine formulas to address specific presenting patterns.

Course Objectives

  • Discuss and compare Danggui Sini Tang to other formulas in the Danggui family, addressing historical context, structure (including any common herb pairings), dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples.
  • Present the commonly paired herbs in many Danggui formulas, and discuss the differing herbs in those formulas that have an effect on the actions of each formula.
  • Illustrate how to combine Danggui family formulas with non-Danggui formulas to address specific unique clinical presentations.
  • Explore Jueyin disorders and better understand their patholomechanism in the body, and how to treat them with Danggui formulas.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
10:00-10:30 The focus is on Danggui Sini Tang, including formula structure and historical context, and herb sourcing. Heiner also presents references and translations from the classical medical texts. Included is an exploration of Jueyin disorders.
30 min - 1 hrs
Heiner continues the exploration of the Danggui family of formulas. The focus is on Danggui Sini Tang, including dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Heiner presents how to modify and/or combine Danggui formulas for different clinical presentations. He uses Evergreen Pearls and Mama Pearls as an example remedy to illustrate how to combine formulas to achieve the desired effect.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
The focus is Wuzhuyu Tang and how to combine this formula with Danggui formulas for Jueyin disorders. He addresses structure, dosage, and applications. Ginkgo Pearls is the example remedy used to illustrate classical formula combining.
2 hrs - 2.5 hrs
The final 30 minutes will be devoted to a question and answer period. Questions will be selected from those posted in the Zoom chat based on relevance for the whole group.

Classical Strategies for Effective Herbal Formulation, Part 5: Danggui Family - Course 3

The main Danggui family Formulas Pt III: Actions, Indications, Modifications, Case Studies.

Dr. Fruehauf continues the exploration of representative Danggui family formulas, including therapeutic actions, indications and clinical applications. Case studies explain how to modify/combine formulas to address specific patient presentations.
Total CPDs: 2.5
NCCAOM (2.5), Standard Certificate (2.5)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 2.5hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Dr. Heiner Fruehauf's master class on Chinese herbal medicine deepens the lifelong learner’s mastery of herbal prescribing by rooting their understanding in classical principles and practices. It accommodates the needs and interests of all levels, from students of Chinese medicine and newer practitioners to seasoned practitioners who are ever-refining their capacity to successfully treat any condition presenting in the clinic. For each of eight major herb families, Heiner describes the energetic properties of the lead herb, common herb pairs, and the major herbal formulas. Case examples are presented to provide a clinical context for learning the indications for particular formulas within each family. With this base of knowledge, practitioners can stand on firm ground while being flexible in their ability to design herbal treatments that effectively treat the complex patterns manifesting in our increasingly out-of-balance world. In the third session, Heiner continues to explore representative formulas in the Danggui family. He discusses their historical context, dosages, formula architecture, therapeutic actions, indications, and clinical applications. The focus is on Siwu Tang, Tao Hong Siwu Tang, Xuefu Zhuyu Tang, Buyang Huanwu Tang, Wuyou San and Bazhen Tang. Case studies and a discussion of Ox Bone Pearls are used to explain how to modify/combine formulas to address specific presenting patterns.

Course Objectives

  • Discuss and compare the differences and similarities between Siwu Tang and Tao Hong Siwu Tang, addressing historical context, structure (including any common herb pairings), dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples.
  • Present additional basic symptom patterns, pathologies, and underlying causes of Jueyin disorders.
  • Explore the similarities and differences in ingredients, structure, actions, and clinical application for the formulas Siwu Tang, Tao Hong Siwu Tang, Xuefu Zhuyu Tang, Buyang Huanwu Tang, Wuyou San, and Bazhen Tang.
  • Learn to suggest modifications to a Danggui formula and/or formula combinations that achieve the desired therapeutic effect for a specific clinical presentation.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Heiner continues to explore the Danggui family of formulas. The focus is on Siwu Tang and Tao Hong Siwu Tang, including historical context and comparison of the formula structures, indications, dosages, applications and case examples.
30 min - 1 hrs
Heiner continues the exploration of the Danggui family of formulas. The focus is on Xuefu Zhuyu Tang, including historical context, dosages, indications, applications and case examples.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
The focus is on Buyang Huanwu Tang, including single herbs, formula structure, indications, dosages, applications and case examples. Heiner also discusses how to modify the formulas, using Ox Bone Pearls as an example remedy to illustrate
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
The focus is Wuyou San and Bazhen tang. He addresses the historical context, dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples for each formula, including comparing the formula structures.
2 hrs - 2.5 hrs
The final 30 minutes will be devoted to a question and answer period. Questions will be selected from those posted in the Zoom chat based on relevance for the whole group.

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Taught by Heiner Fruehauf

Heiner Fruehauf is the Founding Professor of the College of Classical Chinese Medicine at National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon. As a practitioner, Dr. Fruehauf focuses on the complementary treatment of difficult and recalcitrant diseases, including cancer, chronic respiratory and digestive disorders, and inflammation of the nervous system.
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