Introduction to Herbology

Videos, notes, and practice tests for the Introduction to Herbology.

This section covers the basics of Chinese herbology, then goes through each category. We cover the properties of each category, then present one representative herb from that category.

Video: Basic Properties of Herbs (21:37) Audio: Basic Properties of Herbs (21:37) Lecture Slides: Basic Properites of Herbs Handout: The Five Flavors Practice Test: The Five Flavors (10 Questions) Back to Top Video: Pao Zhi - Methods of Preparation (16:02) Audio: Pao Zhi - Methods of Preparation (16:02) Lecture Slides: Preparation of Herbs Practice Test: Pao Zhi (6 Questions) Back to Top Video: Herbs that Release the Exterior (15:41) Audio: Herbs that Release the Exterior (15:41) Lecture Slides: Herbs that Release the Exterior Handout: Shang Han Lun/Wen Bing Practice Test: Herbs that Release the Exterior (10 Questions) Back to Top Video: Herbs that Clear Heat (25:02) Audio: Herbs that Clear Heat (25:02) Lecture Slides: Herbs that Clear Heat Practice Test: Herbs that Clear Heat (15 Questions) Back to Top Video: Downward-Draining Herbs (14:22) Audio: Downward-Draining Herbs (14:22) Lecture Slides: Downward-Draining Herbs Practice Test: Downward-Draining Herbs (12 Questions) Back to Top Handout: Summary of Herbs Category Matching Test Herb ID Test - Herbs Intro Midterm Back to Top Video: Tonifying Herbs (1:41:50) Lecture Slides: Tonifying Herbs Back to Top Video: Herbs that Stabilize and Bind (24:55) Back to Top Video: Substances that Calm the Spirit (38:08) Back to Top Review: Properties of Herbs (21:06) Handout: Summary of Herbs (Final) Flashcards: Herbs Intro Herbs Category Matching Test Herb ID Test - Herbs Intro Final Back to Top The Five Flavors Shang Han Lun/Wen Bing Back to Top