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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 2436yesCoursera

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Course Introduction Video
  • The Initiation of Chinese Medicine
  • The Essential Characteristics of Chinese Medicine
  • Treatment by Differentiation of Syndromes
  • The Doctrine of Yin and Yang
  • The Theory of Yin-Yang - The Formation of the Theory of Yin and Yang
  • Application of the Theory of Yin-yang in Chinese Medicine
  • The Theory of Zang-fu Organs (Part 1)
  • The Primary Characteristics of the Zang-Fu Theory
Reading
  • Reading list for Session 1
Practice Exercise
  • Session 1

Videos
  • The Heart
  • The Lung
  • The Spleen
  • The Liver
  • The Kidney
Reading
  • Reading list for Session 2
Practice Exercise
  • Session 2

Videos
  • The Relationship between the Zang Organs
  • The Functions of the Six Fu Organs
  • The Relationship between Zang-Fu Organs
  • The Theory of Qi
Reading
  • Reading list for Session 3
Practice Exercise
  • Session 3

Videos
  • Theory of Blood, Body Fluids and Qi
  • Pathogenic Factors and Pathogenesis in Chinese Medicine
  • 3.1 Six External Pathogens
  • 3.2 Wind
  • 3.3 Cold
  • 3.4 Summer-heat
  • 3.5 Dampness
  • 3.6 Dryness
  • 3.7 Fire
  • Internal Injury by the Seven Emotions
  • Diet, Work and Rest
  • Pathogenesis
Reading
  • Reading list for Session 4
Practice Exercise
  • Session 4

Videos
  • Introduction of Chinese Medicine Diagnostics
  • 1.1.1 Definition of Inquiry, Common Symptoms - Chills and Fever
  • 1.1.2 Common Symptoms - Pain: according to its nature
  • 1.1.3 Common Symptoms - Pain: according to its location
  • 1.2 Sweating and Thirst
  • 1.3 Appetite and Taste
  • 1.4 Bowel Habits
  • 1.5 Urination
  • 1.6 Sleep
  • Definition of Inspection, Inspecting Facial Complexion and Sense Organs
  • Inspection of Body Shape and Movement
  • Inspection of Tongue
  • Definition of Listening, Listening to Voice, Respiration and Cough
  • Palpation
Reading
  • Reading list for Session 5
Practice Exercise
  • Session 5

Instructors

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