AMT100 Eastern & Western Medical History and Philosophy

Course Description: The sequence of the course lessons  will be introduced to the history, philosophy development of Chinese Medicine, Asian Medicine’s history through Oriental Medicine literature to be developed as Modern Acupuncture in the United States, and its heritage from China, Japan, and Korea. The course also includes discussion of medical terminology as Yin Yang Theory, 5 Elements Theory, Organs Theory, and Meridian Theory. Students will understand how Traditional Oriental Medicine literature influence to develop  Modern Acupuncture Medicine

Purpose of Course: To understand the history, philosophy of Asian Medicine and the basic principles and theory of Yin and Yang and 5 Elements.

Outcome of Learning Course:  Students will be able to discuss fundamental theories governing the diagnosis and treatment and to apply them in clinical situations.

Method: Instruction will consist of in-person lectures, reading assignments, class discussions, and handouts. Classroom questions and discussions are strongly encouraged. Other instructional techniques may also be employed i.e. audio-visual presentations, speakers, critical thinking exercises and group activities.

Required Texts :

 1. “Chinese Traditional Basic Theory,” by Huei He Ying and Peo Na Zhang, Shanghai Technology and Science Press, 1989. .

2 “History of Medicine” 2nd Edition `by Lois N.Magner. Published in 2005 by Taylor & Francis Group LLC

Recommended Reading:

1“Chinese Traditional Medical Diagnosis,” by Den Tian Tao and Kuo Zhen Chiu, Shanghai Technology and Science Press, 1988.

 2. “The Foundation of Chinese Medicine” by Giovanni A comprehensive Text for acupuncture and Chinese Herbs, published Churchillivngston, Edinburgh London Madrid Melbourne New York and Tokyo 1994

3.“Chinese Herbology,” by E. Kuei Ling &ZhengHuaYien, Shanghai Technology and Science Press, 1989.

4.“Chinese Herb Formulas,” by JiChuengShui and Mien Zhi Wang, Shanghai Technology and Science Press, 1989.

5“The Web that has no Weaver,” by Ted J. Kaptchuk, O.M.D., Congdon& Weed, Inc., 1983.

6.“Lecture Notes on Oriental Medicine: Theory & Diagnosis,” by Simon K. Song, American Integrative Medicine Institute, 2012.