This course introduces the Meridian Theory including: the Twelve Regular Meridians, the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, the Twelve Meridian Branches, the Fifteen Collaterals, the Twelve Meridian Tendons, the Twelve Cutaneous Regions. The functions and indications of each meridian and each points on the meridians  will be introduced in details. The topography of the 12 regular meridians will be emphasized. Details of the funcitons, indications, clinical applications of points on Du, Ren, three hand Yin meridians, and three hand Yang meridians will be introduced in this course.

This practical lab course will focus on meridian pass way and point locations. Students will learn to map out twelve meridians and review the meridian system. Students will also practice on each other to locate the commonly used points on a one on one basis

TCM Materia Medica (1) introduces students to the general information about Chinese herbs, including the collection, the preparation, and the botanic characters. The nature of herbs and the basic theory of TCM herbology that include Si Qi (four energies), Wu Wei (five flavors), meridian collection, movement tendency will all be discussed. Proper dosage, traditional herbal remedies, and the preparation of herbal decoction will be introduced.  Contraindicated herbal combinations will be presented.  he four natures, five flavors, meridian-tropism, tendencies, functions, indications, compatibility, modern usage, and contraindications of 50commonly used herbs will be covered in details. Basic knowledge of TCM foundation and diagnostic skills will be applied to guide the clinical application of the herbs. The charicteristics of each herbs will be empasised in this course.