Course Overview

Course Title: Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine and Clinical Conference (Acupuncture)
Credit Points: 12
Nominal Hours:
Course Coordinator: Dr George Lenon
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Course Coordinator Email: george.lenon@rmit.edu.au
Course Summary

Classic Literature in Chinese Medicine and Clinical Conference (Acupuncture)? will cover teachings from the Huang Di Nei Jing (Huangdi's Internal Classic), Nan Jing (Classic of Difficult Issues), Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing (A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion), and Zhen Jiu Da Cheng (Complete Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion). You will study the key sign and symptom complexes (syndromes), aetiology and pathogenesis of disease, location of disease, treatment principles and acupuncture and moxibustion application in the treatment and prevention of disease. Through experiential practice, you will gain an understanding of how these texts contribute to modern Chinese acupuncture. You will have the opportunity to apply Yangsheng principles such as diet therapy, exercise, meditation, and qigong, as a holistic approach to health and well-being.

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