Treating Liver “Zang” Disorders with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Jake Fratkin, OMD.

Jake Fratkin has been a Doctor of Oriental Medicine since 1978, utilizing Chinese herbal medicine, Japanese meridian balancing, and nutritional medicine; specializing in internal disorders, infections, and pediatrics. His training includes one year advanced hospital work in Beijing, China. He is the author of Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines: The Clinical Desk Reference (2001), a work on 1280 Chinese herbal patent medicines. He was awarded Acupuncturist of the Year in 1999 by the AAAOM, and Teacher of the Year in 2006 by the AATAOM. Dr. Fratkin is currently in private practice in Boulder, Colorado.

Liver imbalances are central to most chronic conditions involving fatigue, poor digestion and menstrual disorders. By focusing on the twelve zang-fu syndromes of the liver, most liver disorders can be effectively treated with Chinese herbal medicine. In this course we will discuss the chronic conditions listed here, as well as Hepatitis C, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, esophageal reflux and depression. We will also talk about the use of Chinese medicine for support during chemotherapy, as well as advanced cirrhosis.

The course will examine relevant liver zang-fu pathology, and the use of Chinese herbal formulas, with special attention to the use of individual herbal ingredients. We will look at classical prescriptions, modern Chinese hospital formulas, and the recommendations of some of the master herbalists. This course is for advanced and intermediate practitioners with a strong background in Chinese materia medica and formulas. Emphasis will be on practical clinical application and management.

This seminar covers:

• Chronic liver conditions, Hepatitis, IBS, Esophageal Reflex, and Depression, plus Chinese medicine support during chemotherapy

• Examines both Chinese individual herbs, classical and modern herbal formulas, and customized formulas.

• Emphasis placed on practical clinical application and management.

One-day Seminar Schedule:

• 8:30-9:00 Registration

• 9:00-10:30 Liver Overview; Review of Liver Syndromes; Important herbs in Liver regulation.

• 10:30-10:45 (Break)

• 10:45-11:45 The most important classical Liver formulas and their applications

• 11:45-12:30 Liver-type Insomnia; Liver fire and the management of Herpes Simplex and Zoster

• 12:30-2:00 Lunch

• 2:00-3:30 Esophageal Reflux or Constriction; Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Morning Sickness

• 3:30-3:50 (Break)

• 3:50-5:30 Hepatitis C; Chemotherapy Support.

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