Treating Common Zang-Fu Disorders with Chinese Herbal Formulas – Course 4

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Course Overview

Jake Fratkin uses his 44 years of clinical experience to present several lectures on Gynecological topics. Lecture 2 focuses on 4 common gynecological conditions: Amenorrhea and Dysmenorrhea. We will compare the Western biomedical understanding with the modern TCM approach. The in-depth discussion will include pattern differentiation, and application of modern herbal formulas and modern herbal products. Custom formulas and case histories from Jake's clinical practice will be included.

Objectives

Learn Western biomedical organization of common gynecological presentations.
Learn TCM organization and energetic physiology of certain gynecological disorders.
Learn TCM patterns causing Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea.
Learn relevant herbal formulas and products to address various TCM patterns behind Amenorrhea and Dysmenorrhea. Class discussion will allow herbal modifications and substitutions.

Outline

0 hrs - 15 min
We review the Course organization, what topics will be covered, and in which order. We also review our list of Recomended Books, and their relevance to the course.
15 min - 30 min
Discussion of Amenorrhea in modern biomedicine, including the differentiation of primary amnorrhea and secondary amenorrhea, with common etiological causes. Lab analysis of relevant hormones, and current medical treatment is discussed.
30 min - 2 hrs
Discussion of Amenorrhea in modern TCM, focusing on common patterns and relevant formulas for Kidney Deficiency, Deficiency of Qi and Blood, Qi and Bood Stagnation, and Phlegm-Damp Obstruction.
2 hrs - 3 hrs
Discussion of patterns and treatments of Dysmenorrhea in modern TCM. Patterns include Blood Stasis, Liver Stasis of Qi and Blood, Blood Deficiency, Obstruction of Cold and Damp, and Descent of Damp-Heat.

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Jake Fratkin

Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.

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Approved By: Florida (3), NCCAOM (3), Standard Certificate (3)

Pending: California [Upon Request]*
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime