This course aims to serve as an education platform on Chinese medicine (CM) for the general public. Our primary goal is to empower healthcare choices by promoting awareness and practical application on CM diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, as well as regulation on CM services and herbal products using international examples.
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Everyday Chinese Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Learner Career Outcomes
67%
started a new career after completing these courses
46%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 10 hours to complete
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English
Subtitles: English
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. CUHK teachers and students hail from all corners of the world. CUHK graduates are connected worldwide through an expansive alumni network.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Session 1: Chinese Medicine: Introduction to Basic Theory
In this session, the learners will develop detailed understanding of the role of Zang-fu in manifesting health and disease in human body. The inter-relationship between various Zang-fu organs will also be introduced.
2 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 26 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
9 videos
The Initiation of Chinese Medicine2m
The Essential Characteristics of Chinese Medicine1m
Treatment by Differentiation of Syndromes3m
The Doctrine of Yin and Yang47s
The Theory of Yin-Yang - The Formation of the Theory of Yin and Yang5m
Application of the Theory of Yin-yang in Chinese Medicine3m
The Theory of Zang-fu Organs (Part 1)2m
The Primary Characteristics of the Zang-Fu Theory3m
1 reading
Reading list for Session 11h
1 practice exercise
Session 130m
2 hours to complete
Session 2: Zang-Fu Organs Concepts in Chinese Medicine
This part is about the application of Zang-fu Organs concepts in understanding health and disease.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 18 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 reading
Reading list for Session 21h
1 practice exercise
Session 230m
2 hours to complete
Session 3: Relationship between Zang-Fu Organs; An introduction of Qi in Chinese medicine
In this session, the learners will develop further knowledge on how the inter-relationship between various Zang-fu organs contribute to health and diseases in human body. The session ends with an introduction to the concept of Qi in Chinese medicine.
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 17 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
4 videos
The Functions of the Six Fu Organs3m
The Relationship between Zang-Fu Organs4m
The Theory of Qi4m
1 reading
Reading list for Session 31h
1 practice exercise
Session 330m
2 hours to complete
Session 4: Blood, Body Fluids and Pathogenesis of disease in Chinese Medicine
The session starts with an introduction to the concept of Blood and Body Fluid in Chinese medicine, followed with an overview of the principles of pathogenesis in Chinese medicine.
2 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 26 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
12 videos
Pathogenic Factors and Pathogenesis in Chinese Medicine1m
3.1 Six External Pathogens2m
3.2 Wind1m
3.3 Cold1m
3.4 Summer-heat50s
3.5 Dampness1m
3.6 Dryness32s
3.7 Fire50s
Internal Injury by the Seven Emotions2m
Diet, Work and Rest2m
Pathogenesis4m
1 reading
Reading list for Session 41h
1 practice exercise
Session 430m
Reviews
4.7
TOP REVIEWS FROM EVERYDAY CHINESE MEDICINE
by AAFeb 19, 2019
My interest in herbalism and alternate medicine brought me to this course. It was very informative indeed and I made notes often. The tests are also to the point. Thank you, professors and Coursera!
by RRDec 8, 2017
Very interesting material, really enjoyed this course!\n\n**When answering the 'fill the blank questions' make sure you write the answer perfectly including punctuation using american English.
by HBApr 10, 2019
Everyday Chinese Medicine course was really an informative and difficult course. But, throughout the course i really enjoyed about all aspects of body according to Chinese Medicine. 5 Starts
by BUApr 14, 2018
Very informative lectures. Great for a first deeper understanding. I liked the combination of lectures, and parallel reading possibility for better memorization. Thank you
by KKJun 30, 2018
Thanks for all these useful knowledge and information. It would be a pleasure if this course also provides introduction and some functions of some Chinese Herbs. Thanks
by ARSep 5, 2018
It is an excellent starting into Chinese medicine. I could understand very basic but important concepts that would help me to deep in the right path. Thanks very much.
by DNApr 13, 2018
Good introduction to a more complete course. It would be useful to have always the correct answer when an incorrect one has been provided, otherwise how do we learn?
by FRDec 3, 2017
I enjoyed the course! During the course I was able to perceive the syndrome and infere what could be going on in my body. Most of the content were awesome reveling.
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