External Therapies

Shang Family Qidan Navel Application Method

Study external applications for common concerns through navel therapies, navel preparations, sanfu seasonal patches, and the Shang family's inherited external therapy experience.

Course cover: Shang Family Qidan Navel Therapy

About This Course

Course Introduction

Shang Family Qidan Navel Application Method is taught by Shang Wencheng. It covers inherited Shang family navel methods, qidan formulas, and sanfu patch applications, connecting topical applications, Shenque regulation, and common-condition topics into a learning framework for external navel therapy. Topics include Yuguan, Yueshu, Xiaoke, Anshen, Zhuangyang, and Buxu qidan preparations; sanfu patches; and Pingchuan, Jiangya, Zhikang, and Biyan preparations. The course presents applications for family care and service settings.

Learn Step by Step

What You Will Learn

  • Learn qidan formula categories, common points for topical application, Sanfu patching concepts, and navel-therapy approaches to common concerns.

  • Organize the intended applications of different qidan preparations, point choices and precautions into a table, then review it repeatedly with the course materials.

Course Structure

Course Outline

Public preview: the following lessons are those publicly displayed on the original website.

  1. 01

    Chapter 01: Overview of Navel Therapy — Shang Wencheng

  2. 02

    Chapter 02 — Formula Explanations — Lesson 01: Peiyuan, Yuguan, Yueshu, Xiaoke, Anshen, Zhuangyang, and Buxu Preparations; Summer-Heat Relief

  3. 03

    Chapter 02: Formula Discussion — Lesson 02: Qingfei Dan, Xiaozhong Dan, Piwei Dan, Jiangya Dan, Yangxin Dan, Yanghui Dan, Dingtong Dan, and Tongluo

  4. 04

    Chapter 02: Formula Discussion — Lesson 03: Qianzheng Dan, Zhongjiang Dan, Zhikang Dan, and Qianlie Dan — Shang Wencheng

  5. 05

    Chapter 02 — Formula Explanations — Lesson 04: Yangchao, Lidan, Shengju, Fuyang, Paishi, Zhongzi, and Zhiyang Preparations

  6. 06

    Chapter 02 - Formula Explanations - Lesson 05 - Pediatric Navel Preparations (Spleen-Stomach, Lung-Dispersing, and Bailing Preparations for Children) - Shang Wencheng

  7. 07

    Chapter 02 - Formula Explanations - Lesson 05 - Pediatric Navel Preparations (Spleen-Stomach, Lung-Dispersing, and Bailing Preparations for Children) - Shang Wencheng

  8. 08

    Chapter 03: Practical Preparation Demonstration — Shang Wencheng

  9. 09

    Product Introduction — Lesson 01: Patches — Shang Wencheng

  10. 10

    Product Introduction — Lesson 02: Pastes — Shang Wencheng

Learning Experiences

Student Feedback

The qidan and Sanfu patch categories are clear and useful for organizing a service menu.
Ms Gao / Learner in Australia
★★★★★
The instructor explains how formulas correspond with points, making study more systematic than researching materials on my own.
David Liu / Learner in the United States
★★★★☆
Navel methods suit family wellness; older adults and children find them more acceptable than needles or medicines.
Ms. Zhou / Student in Singapore
★★★★★