Classical Herbal Formulas
Wang Xiaojun's Classical Formulas in Practice
Explore formula-pattern reasoning and classical-formula topics in Instructor Wang Xiaojun's course, beginning with constitution observation and the relationship between the individual, the condition, and the formula.
About This Course
Course Introduction
Wang Xiaojun's Classical Formulas in Practice is taught by Wang Xiaojun. The materials begin with constitution observation and relationships among the person, condition, and formula. Body shape and appearance are connected with formula-pattern reasoning, emphasizing understanding the learning framework before specific topics.
Study moves from constitutional characteristics to herb and formula presentations, then to concepts such as formula chains and pathways. Further material is organized into formula families associated with cinnamon twig, ephedra, pinellia, and bupleurum. Comparing constitutional observation, formula-family understanding, and topic-based study helps clarify the course's learning path. Actual formula use requires professional assessment.
Learn Step by Step
What You Will Learn
Understand how the course moves from constitution observation to classical-formula study.
Understand how person, condition, and formula relate in teaching.
Organize further topics such as herb–pattern and formula–pattern correspondences.
Recognize that physical-appearance observation alone cannot justify an individual prescription.
Course Structure
Course Outline
The first 10 entries of the course outline are shown below, retaining their original order and numbering.
- 01
Lesson 01: The Formula–Condition–Person Assessment and Treatment Framework
- 02
Lesson 02 — Common Cold
- 03
Lesson 03: Cough
- 04
Lesson 04: Chronic Gastritis (Part 1)
- 05
Lesson 04: Chronic Gastritis (Part 2)
- 06
Lesson 05: Esophagitis (Part 1)
- 07
Lesson 05: Esophagitis (Part 2)
- 08
Lesson 06: Menopausal Syndrome (Part 1)
- 09
Lesson 06: Menopausal Syndrome (Part 2)
- 10
Lesson 07: Hypertension (Part 1)