Classical Chinese Medicine Series with NCNM

Lan Su Garden joins with the National College of Natural Medicine to present a weekly series throughout April on the study of Classical Chinese medicine.

Classical Chinese medicine is a holistic system of medicine which combines the art and science of human care developed over millennia. The study of classical Chinese medicine involves expanding one's concept of science in order to gain new insights into health and healing. Join presenters from the National College of Natural Medicine at Lan Su for a weekly series every Thursday at noon in April. *Please note: There will be no lecture on April 16.

Free with Lan Su membership or admission; no registration is required.

April 2
Classical Chinese Perspectives on the Spring Season with Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, Lac (Founding Professor, School of Classical Chinese Medicine)

In this hour long presentation, Professor Fruehauf will take his audience on an entertaining ride through the traditional markers that accompany and define the traditional celebration of spring in Asian culture. He will draw broadly from the fields of classical cosmology, literature, and medicine to show how the phenomenon of spring linked the realms of Heaven, Earth, society and the human body in ancient China.

April 9
The Chinese Cosmological and Symbological Relevance of Spring with Justin Neale (4th year NCNM student)

This presentation explores the relevance of Spring time through the lens of ancient Chinese cosmology and symbology.  The ancient Chinese provided instructions in how we can stay in harmony with the natural transition from one season to the next.  Discussed are lifestyle principles to follow during Spring, as well as the related Chinese organ network.

April 23
Living in Accordance with the Dao: Connecting to Spirit through Nature with Kaitlin Leonard (4th year NCNM student)

This talk will focus on how self-cultivation is informed by the forms and rhythms of nature, according to ancient Chinese wisdom.

April 30
Chinese Block Printing and the Materia Medica with Maria Hicks (3rd year NCNM student)

"The Garden in Bloom" is a perfect time to explore studying the plants used in Classical Chinese Medicine. A brief introduction to the historical importance of Chinese block printing provides the context for a modern study of the materia medica through linoleum block printing. This presentation will include a demonstration of print-making.

About NCNM
National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) is the oldest accredited naturopathic medical college in North America. They offer two four-year programs to train practitioners in classical Chinese medicine. The mission of the degree program is to educate students to become health care professionals in the practice of Oriental medicine as illustrated by the classics.