This coming November 19 and 20th I am traveling to Chicago to teach a course I am very excited about. Here is a blog entry to describe what I will be teaching. I hope I see some of you there!
Learning how the body works through the study of classic formulas and case studies
Organized by the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Chicago, November 19-20, 2011
Classic formulas are ingeniously designed to correct malfunctions of the Qi dynamic. Through a deep understanding of a formula, we can see into how our predecessors saw the body – how it functions in health and in disharmony. In other words, a formula can teach us both about physiology and patho-physiology. In this course Sharon Weizenbaum will be taking us into the heart of several very important formulas, some of which are perhaps not understood well or misunderstood. You will leave this course with an understanding of how to use these formulas in your practices for the types of disorders you commonly see. Case studies used to illustrate the principles of these formulas are primarily from Sharon’s practice and will also include cases from well-known Doctors that Sharon has translated.
The formulas Sharon will illustrate the dynamics of the 6 warps of the Shang Han Lun from Tai Yang – Yang Ming – Shao Yang – Tai Yin – Shao Yin – Jue Yin. We will explore the way in which these formulas reveal the underlying systematic logic of the Shang Han Lun.
Here are the basic formulas we will cover:
Gui Zhi Tang (Tai Yang dynamics)
(Illustrated with a case of Stomach Atrophy and anxiety
Da Qing Long Tang (Tai Yang/Yang Ming dynamics)
(Illustrated with a case of gout and allergies)
Da Chai Hu Tang (Shao Yang/Yang Ming dynamics)
(Illustrated with a case of pneumonia following breast reduction surgery)
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang (Tai Yin/Water dynamics)
(Illustrated with a case of profound depression and anxiety with Ben Tun)
Ma Huang Fu Zi Xi Xin Tang (Shao Yin/Tai Yang dynamics)
(Illustrated with a case of insomnia and hypoglycemia)
Wu Mei Wan (Jue Yin dynamics)
(Illustrated with a case of migraine headache)
(cases are from Sharon’s practice but the patient names below are made up)
Introduction to Formulas as a Gateway to Understanding
- Brilliance of Zhang Zhong Jing
- Classic Formulas as Descriptions of
Physiology Yang dynamics
Physiology of Yin Yang dynamics
Relationship of Zang Fu to Yin Yang dynamics
Pathology - Understanding dynamics allows us to see
The diagnosis of our patient
Match prescriptions
Modify prescriptions
Gui Zhi Tang
| Gui Zhi Tang | ||
| Gui Zhi | 3 liang | 9 gm |
| Bai Shao | 3 liang | 9 gm |
| Sheng Jiang | 3 liang | 9 gm |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 2 liang | 6 gm |
| Da Zao | 12 pieces | 12 pieces |
| Method of taking is to follow the soup with a bowl of hot gruel and then stay covered until there is a slight sweat. | ||
Basic Theory of Gui Zhi Tang
Formulas within it:
Gui Zhi Gan Cao Tang
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang
Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang
Other herb combination:
Sheng Jiang and Da Zao
What it describes about Physiology
Tai Yang
Middle Jiao – blood and Qi
Upper Jiao – Ying and Wei
Cases
Marnie O and Kristy P
Da Qing Long Tang
| Da Qing Long Tang | ||
| Ma Huang | 6 liang | 18 gm |
| Gui Zhi | 2 liang | 6 gm |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 2 liang | 6 gm |
| Xing Ren | 40 pieces | 6-9 gm |
| Sheng Jiang | 3 liang | 9 gm |
| Da Zao | 10 dates | 12 dates |
| Shi Gao | 1 chicken egg | 12-30 gm |
Basic Theory of Da Qing Long Tang
Formulas within it
Gui Zhi Tang
Ma Huang Tang
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
Other herb combinations
Ma Huang and Gui Zhi
Ma Huang and Shi Gao
What it describes about physiology
Yang Ming
Tai Yang
Related Formulas:
| Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang | ||
| Ma Huang | 4 liang | 12 gm |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 2 liang | 6 gm |
| Xing Ren | 50 pieces | 18 gm |
| Shi Gao | 1 chicken egg | 24 gm |
| Ma Huang Tang | ||
| Ma Huang | 3 liang | 9 gm |
| Gui Zhi | 2 liang | 6 gm |
| Xing Ren | 70 pieces | 9-12 gm |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 1 liang | 3 gm |
Da Chai Hu Tang
| Da Chai Hu Tang | ||
| Chai Hu | ½ Jin | 24 gm |
| Huang Qin | 3 liang | 9 gm |
| Ban Xia | ½ jin | 24 gm |
| Shao Yao | 3 liang | 9 gm |
| Sheng Jiang | 5 liang | 15 gm |
| Da Zao | 12 dates | 12 dates |
| Zhi Shi | 4 pieces | 6-9 gm |
| Da Huang | 3 liang | 6 gm |
Basic Theory of Da Chai Hu Tang
Formulas related to it:
Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang
What it describes about Physiology:
Yang Ming
Shao Yang
Case
Samantha
Related Formulas:
| Xiao Cheng Qi Tang | |
| Jiu Xi Da Huang | 12 gm |
| Zhi Hou Po | 6 gm |
| Zhi Zhi Shi | 6-9 gm |
| Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang | |
| Shi Gao | 15 gm |
| Da Huang | 9 gm |
| Xing Ren | 6 gm |
| Gua Lou Pi | 5 gm |
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
| Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang | ||
| Fu Ling | 4 liang | 12 gm |
| Gui Zhi | 3 liang | 9 gm |
| Bai Zhu | 2 liang | 6 gm |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 2 liang | 6 gm |
Basic Theory of Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
What it describes about physiology
Tai Yin
Spleen
Heart
Water Transformation
Herb combinations
Gui Zhi and Fu Ling
Gui Zhi and Zhi Gan Cao
Fu Ling and Zhi Gan Cao
Bai Zhu and Fu Ling
Gui Zhi and Fu Ling
Formulas related to it
Gan Cao Gan Jiang Fu Ling Bai Zhu Tang
Li Zhong Wan
Fu Ling Gui Zhi Gan Cao Da Zao Tang
Case
Sean Q
Related Formulas
| Gan Cao Gan Jiang Fu Ling Bai Zhu Tang
(Also called Fu Ling Gan Cao Tang) |
|
| Fu Ling | 6 gm |
| Gui Zhi | 6 gm |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 3 gm |
| Sheng Jiang | 9 gm |
| Li Zhong Wan | |
| Ren Shen | 3 liang |
| Gan Jiang | 3 liang |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 3 liang |
| Bai Zhu | 3 liang |
| Fu Ling Gui Zhi Gan Cao Da Zao Tang | |
| Fu Ling | ½ jin |
| Gui Zhi | 4 liang |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 3 liang |
| Da Zao | 15 dates |
Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang
| Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang | ||
| Ma Huang | 2 liang | 6 gm |
| Xi Xin | 2 liang | 6 gm |
| Fu Zi | 1 piece | 9 gm |
Basic Theory of Ma Huang Xi Xin Tang
What it describes about physiology
Shao Yin
Relationship between Shao Yin and Tai Yang
Function of Kidney
Case
Joanne S
Wu Mei Wan
| Wu Mei Wan | ||
| Wu Mei | 300 pieces | 480 gm |
| Hua Jiao | 4 liang | 120 gm |
| Xi Xin | 6 liang | 180 gm |
| Gan Jiang | 10 liang | 300 gm |
| Huang Lian | 16 liang | 180 gm |
| Huang Bai | 6 liang | 180 gm |
| Dang Gui | 4 liang | 120 gm |
| Fu Zi | 6 liang | 180 gm |
| Gui Zhi | 6 liang | 180 gm |
| Ren Shen | 6 liang | 180 gm |
Basic Theory of Wu Mei Wan
What it describes about physiology
Jue Yin
Epigastric area
Yin Yang dynamics
Herb combinations
Huang Lian and Gan Jiang
Huang Lian and Fu Zi
Dang Gui and Ren Shen
Related Formulas
Huang Lian Tang
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan
Wen Jing Tang
| Huang Lian Tang | |
| Huang Lian | 3 liang |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 3 liang |
| Gan Jiang | 3 liang |
| Gui Zhi | 3 liang |
| Ren Shen | 2 liang |
| Ban Xia | ½ sheng |
| Da Zao | 12 pieces |
| Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang | |
| Ban Xia | ½ jin |
| Gan Jiang | 3 liang |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 3 liang |
| Huang Qin | 3 liang |
| Ren Shen | 3 liang |
| Huang Lian | 1 liang |
| Da Zao | 13 pieces |
| Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan | |
| Fu Zi | 90 gm |
| Ren Shen | 90 gm |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 90 gm |
| Gan Jiang | 90 gm |
| Bai Zhu | 90 gm |
| Wen Jing Tang | |
| Wu Zhu Yu | 9 gm |
| Gui Zhi | 6 gm |
| Dang Gui | 6 gm |
| Chuan Xiong | 6 gm |
| Shao Yao | 6 gm |
| E Jiao | 6 gm |
| Mai Men Dong | 9 gm |
| Mu Dan Pi | 6 gm |
| Ren Shen | 6 gm |
| Gan Cao | 6 gm |
| Sheng Jiang | 6 gm |
| Zhi Ban Xia | 6 gm |
This looks really exciting! I wish I could come to Chicago to take this workshop! This is exactly the stuff our profession needs to pay attention to. ..
Thanks Z’ev I wish you could be there too!
Will this workshop be recorded for later webcast or streaming live for those not in Chicago?
Hello Sharon! I cannot come to chicago that weekend and away at another class. I hope this will be available on Pro D at some point! Making my way through Huang Huang’s pediatric class. Very Nice. Thank-you so much for your contributions and making these courses so accessible. I am finding wonderful success with the classic formulas. Enthusiasm!
This looks fantastic! I won’t be able to attend, but hope that it will later be available online. I’ll put the word out among the ACCHS community in case anyone has the opportunity to make it out.