Chinese Herbal Medicine & Formulae 3

General Information
Duration 1 semester
Level Year 2, Semester 2
Unit Weighting Unit Credit Points: 10 credit points
Total Course Credit Points: 320 credit points
Student Workload Number of timetabled hours per week: 4
Number of personal study hours per week: 6
Total workload hours per week: 10
Prerequisites CHM203 Chinese Herbal Medicine and Formulae 2
Academic Details
Description This unit deepens the student’s knowledge and understanding of TCM herbal formulae begun earlier in CHM203 Chinese Herbal Medicine and Formulae 2. In this unit and CHM203, a minimum of 120 commonly used medicinal formulae are studied with a view to their consolidation in practice.
Students study different herbal formulae classifications, constructions, applications, cautions and contraindications, methods of Chinese herbal formulae preparation, and administration instructions to clients. An integral part of the study of herbal formulae is the knowledge of the practice of formula construction and modification, the hierarchy of constituents within formulae and their functions.
Additionally, the study of this unit aims to inform the student’s practice and consolidate their awareness of restricted and scheduled herbs in the application of formulae including the management of adverse events when necessary and to do so in accordance with TGA, CMBA, and SUSMP guidelines.
Learning outcomes On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Analyse the compositions, principles for combining substances, functions, indications, primary therapeutic applications, administration, contraindications, modifications and preparation requirements of the main herbal formulae in each category.
  2. Compare and contrast the composition, functions and indications of the main formulae with those of the same category to identify the most appropriate formulae for certain situations in case studies.
  3. Demonstrate competency in providing appropriate instructions to clients including preparation, required dosage and self-administration of herbal formulae, and management in the event of an unexpected reaction in the simulated settings.
  4. Demonstrate adherence to regulations regarding restricted schedules of drugs, endangered species, reporting of adverse events, and referral to other medical practitioners in simulated settings.
Assessment Short Answer Questions (5%)
Short Answer Questions (20%)
Presentation (25%)
Final Examination (50%)
Prescribed Textbooks/Readings * The prescribed and recommended readings are subject to annual review.

Chen, John K, & Chen, Tina T. (2009). Chinese herbal formulas and applications: Pharmacological effects & clinical research. Art of Medicine Press.

Ji, B., Li, Y. Y., Yang, W. J., Zhang, L. Z., Fang, M. S., Fu, H. Y., & Shou, Q. Y. (2018). Jinkui Shenqi Pills Ameliorate Asthma with “Kidney Yang Deficiency” by Enhancing the Function of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis to Regulate T Helper 1/2 Imbalance. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 10, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/7253240

Kim, J., Kim, H., & Kim, K. H. (2017). Effects of Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang for the treatment of functional dyspepsia: a feasibility study protocol. Integrative medicine research, 6(3), 317-324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imr.2017.07.003

Lin, M. Y., Chian, S. Y., Wu, H. C., Hsu, C. D., & Chud, J. J. (2009). Anti-inflammatory effect of Ding Chuan Tang in human lung epithelial cells. Taiwan J Clin Chin Med, 15(2), 97-110.

Liu, D. Y., Xu, R., Huang, M. F., Huang, H. Y., Wang, X., Zou, Y., … & Zhao, H. M. (2015). Si Shen Wan Regulates Phospholipase C-1 and PI3K/Akt Signal in Colonic Mucosa from Rats with Colitis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015, 1-7.

Liu, P., Zhao, L., Zhang, S. L., & Xiang, J. Z. (2009). Modified Wendan decoction can attenuate neurotoxic action associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 6(3), 325-330. https://doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nem103

Miyazaki, R., & Mori, K. (2008). Therapeutic effects of shokenchuto for chronic diseases. Clinical Investigations Therapeutic Effects of Shokenchuto for Chronic Diseases, 2, 19-21.

Wang, J., Xiong, X., Yang, G., Zhang, Y., Liu, Y., Zhang, Y., … & Yang, X. (2013). Chinese herbal medicine qi ju di huang wan for the treatment of essential hypertension: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/262685

Yang, X. Q., Liu, L., Ming, S. P., Fang, J., & Wu, D. N. (2019). Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan for Insomnia: A Systematic Review of Efficacy and Safety. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/4260801

Yi, G. Z., Qiu, Y. Q., Xiao, Y., & Yuan, L. X. (2014). The usefulness of xuefu zhuyu tang for patients with angina pectoris: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/521602

Zhang, H. W., Tong, J., Zhou, G., Jia, H., & Jiang, J. Y. (2012). Tianma Gouteng Yin Formula for treating primary hypertension. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (6), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008166.pub2

Zhang, A., Sun, H., Qiu, S., & Wang, X. (2013). Advancing drug discovery and development from active constituents of yinchenhao tang, a famous traditional Chinese medicine formula. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/257909