Specialist TCM Courses

Zhang Zhishun's Thirty-Six Traditional Methods

Explore Jiang Xiuli's course on traditional formulas and their preparation. Understand how it organizes internal use, external use, and related preparation topics, beginning with the materials and the limits of practical application.

Zhang Zhishun's Thirty-Six Traditional Methods course cover

About This Course

Course Introduction

Zhang Zhishun's Thirty-Six Traditional Methods is taught by Jiang Xiuli; its poster also uses the title Zhang Zhishun's Secretly Transmitted Thirty-Six Methods. The materials focus on traditional formulas and their preparation, including internal use, external use, and related medicinal-wine formulas. Foundational study is distinguished from later specialist topics so learners can first understand the overall scope.

Foundation topics are organized around preparation methods, herbal formulas, and herbal-wine recipes, followed by diagnostic culture and traditional practice topics. Distinguish dosage forms and uses before exploring the role of materials and processes. Preparing or using medicines must meet the relevant professional and regulatory requirements.

Learn Step by Step

What You Will Learn

  • Understand how the course organizes traditional formulas and preparation methods.

  • Distinguish course topics involving internal use, external use, and medicinal wine formulas.

  • Understand the progression between foundational content and advanced topics.

  • Clarify professional and regulatory requirements for medication use, preparation, and practical application.

Course Structure

Course Outline

The first 10 entries of the course outline are shown below, retaining their original order and numbering.

  1. 01

    Chapter 01: Practical Preparation Methods — Lesson 01: Internal Dan Preparations

  2. 02

    Chapter 01: Practical Preparation Methods — Lesson 02: External Dan Preparations

  3. 03

    Chapter 02 — Traditional Formula Details — Lesson 01: Malignant Tumors

  4. 04

    Chapter 02: Dan Formula Details — Lesson 02: Stroke and Hemiplegia

  5. 05

    Chapter 02 — Traditional Formula Details — Lesson 03: Hypertension

  6. 06

    Chapter 02: Dan Formula Details — Lesson 04: Gout

  7. 07

    Chapter 02: Dan Formula Details — Lesson 05: Heart Disease

  8. 08

    Chapter 02 — Traditional Formula Details — Lesson 06: Cerebral Infarction

  9. 09

    Chapter 02: Dan Formula Details — Lesson 07: Bronchitis

  10. 10

    Chapter 02: Dan Formula Details — Lesson 08: Gastroenteritis