Course Code: TCMA 2005
Academic Year: 2026-2027
Students explore the foundational principles of formulating Chinese herbal prescriptions, building on their prior studies in herbal medicine. Through an in-depth examination of Dui Yao (common herbal pairings), they analyze how these combinationsmodifytherapeutic effects and serve as the building blocks for more complex formulas. Using a structured framework, students develop skills in constructing herbal prescriptions and apply their knowledge to case studies. They also investigate formulas designed for external syndromes, examining how herbal combinations alleviate symptoms.