Classical Strategies for Effective Herbal Formulation, Part 4: Banxia Family

By Heiner Fruehauf

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Total CPDs: 7.5
NCCAOM (7.5), Standard Certificate (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 Banxia Formula Family course series, Heiner describes the energetic properties of Banxia as a chief herb, 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 4: Banxia Family - Course 2

The Main Banxia family Formulas Pt II: Actions, Indications, Modifications, Case Studies

Dr. Fruehauf continues the exploration of representative Banxia 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 second session, Heiner continues to explore representative formulas in the Banxia family. He discusses their historical context, dosages, formula architecture, therapeutic actions, indications and clinical applications. The focus is on Wendan Tang, Pingjia Tang and Banxia Baizhu Tianma Tang. Case studies are used to explain how to modify/combine formulas to address specific presenting patterns. The Metal Pearls formulation is used as an example of creative prescribing based in classical principles.

Course Objectives

  • Discuss and compare Wendan Tang, Pingjia Tang and Banxia Baizhu Tianma Tang. Address historical context, structure (including any common herb pairings), dosages, indications and typical applications.
  • Of the Banxia formulas discussed in 2, explain the distinguishing features enabling you to choose the most appropriate remedy for common presenting patterns. Be able to assess case examples.
  • Describe how to craft modifications of Banxia formulas and/or suggest formula combinations that will achieve a desired therapeutic effect for unique presenting patterns.
  • Discuss the classical principles and formula architecture used in the creation of Metal Pearls and Balance Pearls.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Heiner continues to explore formulas in which Banxia is the chief herb. The focus is on Wendan Tang, including historical context, structure, dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples.
30 min - 45 min
Heiner continues to explore formulas in which Banxia is the chief herb. The focus is on Pingjia Tang, including historical context, structure, dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples.
45 min - 1.25 hrs
Pingjia Tang is combined with She Jie Xing Chong Tang and Baihe Huashi San in Metal Pearls, which regulate stuck qi by reversing physical + emotional counterflow via the Lung and Yangming networks, transforming phlegm and nourishing Lung yin. Cases.
1.25 hrs - 1.75 hrs
Heiner continues to explore formulas in which Banxia is the chief herb. The focus is on Banxia Baizhu Tianma Tang, including historical context, structure, dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples.
1.75 hrs - 2 hrs
Heiner discusses the classical principles and formula design of Balance Pearls.
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 4: Banxia Family - Course 3

The Main Banxia family Formulas Pt III: Actions, Indications, Modifications, Case Studies

Dr. Fruehauf continues the exploration of representative Banxia 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 third session, Heiner continues to explore representative formulas in the Banxia family. He discusses their historical context, dosages, formula architecture, therapeutic actions, indications and clinical applications. The focus is on Sanren Tang, Huoxiang Zhengqi San and Wuji San. Case studies are used to explain how to modify/combine formulas to address specific presenting patterns.

Course Objectives

  • Discuss and compare Pingwei San, Sanren Tang, Huoxiang Zhengqi San and Wuji San. Address historical context, structure (including any common herb pairings), dosages, indications and typical applications.
  • Of the Banxia formulas discussed in 1, explain the distinguishing features enabling you to choose the most appropriate remedy for common presenting patterns. Be able to assess case examples.
  • Describe how to craft modifications of Banxia formulas and/or suggest formula combinations that will achieve a desired therapeutic effect for unique presenting patterns.
  • Identify the base formula of Earth Pearls and discuss the major therapeutic principles, indications and typical applications of this formulation.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Heiner continues to explore formulas in which Banxia is the chief herb. The focus is on Pingwei San and Sanren Tang, including historical context, structure, dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples.
30 min - 1 hrs
Heiner continues to explore formulas in which Banxia is the chief herb. The focus is on Huoxiang Zhengqi San, including historical context, structure, dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Heiner continues to explore formulas in which Banxia is the chief herb. The focus is on Wuji San, including historical context, structure, dosages, indications, typical applications and case examples.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
Earth Pearls are used as an example of thoughtful herbal formulation based in classical principles and effective formula combining and modification.
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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