Classical Herbal Formulas
Circular-Motion Classical Chinese Herbal Formulas
Explore Li Jianxun's approach to pattern differentiation and herbal formulas through the course's three circles: central-earth spleen and stomach, ziwu heart and kidney, and maoyou liver and lung.
About This Course
Course Introduction
Circular-Motion Classical Chinese Herbal Formulas is taught by Li Jianxun. The course materials are organized around circular-motion theory, using the central-earth spleen–stomach cycle, the zi–wu heart–kidney cycle, and the mao–you liver–lung cycle as learning threads to introduce the relationship between the ascending and descending movement of qi and related pattern-differentiation concepts.
Study connects three-circle analysis with tongue, pulse, and abdominal observation, and examines classical formulas through herbal flavors, properties, and ascending and descending actions. Materials organize discussions around digestion, metabolism, and pediatrics, linking theoretical models to topic study. Actual pattern differentiation and medicine use require professional foundations and guidance.
Learn Step by Step
What You Will Learn
Understand the theoretical study framework of the three circles described in the materials.
Understand the connections between ascending-descending qi movement and related pattern-differentiation concepts.
Understand the place of tongue, pulse, and abdominal observation in the course.
Understand the teaching approach to formulas through their natures, flavors, and ascending or descending qualities.
Course Structure
Course Outline
The first 10 entries of the course outline are shown below, retaining their original order and numbering.
- 01
Chapter 00: Foreword
- 02
Chapter 01: Theory — Lesson 01: Why Study Circular Motion?
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Chapter 01: Theory — Lesson 02: The Emergence of Three Circles
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Chapter 01 — Theory — Lesson 03: Finding the Causes of Illness
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Chapter 01: Theory — Lesson 04: Pattern-Based Assessment
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Chapter 02: Applications — Lesson 000: Basic Formula for the Three Circles
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Chapter 02: Applications — Lesson A01: Digestive Conditions
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Chapter 02 — Applications — Lesson A02: Metabolic Conditions
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Chapter 02: Applications — Lesson A03: Gynecological Conditions
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Chapter 02: Applications — Lesson A04: Pediatric Conditions