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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

Course Overview: https://youtu.be/L0-cZt1Hw7c Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine are two distinct medical systems, yet they both aim at the prevention and treatment of human diseases. With this in mind, we should understand the practice of Chinese Medicine in the context of Modern Medicine. In this course, we explore the basic theories underlying the practice of Chinese Medicine, compare and contrast the use of Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine in Preventive Health, and discuss how to restore a healthy condition and understand the pharmacological basis of different types of Chinese tonifying herbs. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -              state the important Chinese Medicine literature from 5th century B.C. to 16th century A.D. -              describe and interpret basic Chinese Medicine theories -              apply the basic Chinese Medicine theories (such as the balance between Yin and Yang and the interaction among organs) to restore a healthy condition -              compare and contrast the use of Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine in Preventive Health -              explain how the balance of Yang/Qi and/or Yin/Blood can be restored by using Chinese tonifying herbs -              adapt the Chinese Medicine concepts by reviewing the contemporary researches on pharmacological activities in Chinese tonifying herbs

Status: Preventative Care
Status: Public Health and Disease Prevention
BeginnerCourse11 hours

Featured reviews

K

5.0Reviewed May 25, 2019

Great class. This was a unique class in that it explained the scientific background of TCM concepts. I really enjoyed this perspective since it is not information that is commonly available.

AP

5.0Reviewed Apr 20, 2025

Lo recomiendo, me gusto mucho. Bien explicado. Me parece un muy buen comienzo para adentrarse en el estudio de la medicina tradicional china. Muchas Gracias!

IL

5.0Reviewed Jan 6, 2020

Great course if you want to learn more about Chinese Theories and its applications. Well explained, and taught. Great supplementary materials!

PU

5.0Reviewed May 30, 2020

Excellent!!!!! I Received a Great knowledge about the Chinese medicine system, learnt a lot about the old traditional system of medicines!!!!!

NV

5.0Reviewed May 16, 2023

Great course, recommended for all healthcare practitioners to understand patients who use this system of Medicine alongside other treatment modalities

RP

4.0Reviewed May 20, 2020

Very informative course and a great way to learn about CTM principles. The science can be a bit complex if you don't have a science/medicine background but well explained and interesting.

AR

5.0Reviewed Dec 19, 2017

I enjoyed the course tremendously. I am going to take all the knowledge I obtained and apply it to furthering my career in holistic health. Thank you!

SM

4.0Reviewed Mar 2, 2019

I learned a lot from the course, although it is so much material that it would be great to have some visual diagrams in the material handouts so I can learn them in various ways much better.

KK

5.0Reviewed Nov 11, 2021

Fantastic and informative course. I am very grateful to learn the knowledge in this excellent course. Thank you Prof Ko and Coursera!

MW

5.0Reviewed Jan 17, 2021

I really loved this course. It was quite challenging, and absolutely worth it. The knowledge I attained will certainly help me in my career.

SK

5.0Reviewed Aug 29, 2023

This course helpful to understand much information about Chinese medicine. Quality of content was excellent. Thanks so much for your valuable lecturers.

FF

4.0Reviewed Oct 22, 2021

A good introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine especially how the action of Chinese Herbs can be linked to modern western medicine theory. Whetted my appetite to undertake further study.

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