Sperb’s Herbs – Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig)

This is an exciting episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. This episode covers the Chinese herb Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig). Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. Whether that is a unique story or an interesting perspective, there will always be something different to learn about Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig).

Every two weeks, an exciting new episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast is recorded. Each episode covers another traditional herb from somewhere in the world and will go into great depth about it. Besides covering the basics of the herb including its traditional use and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. Whether that is a unique story or an interesting perspective, there will always be something different to learn about episode’s herb.

This course will be presented on Saturday, October 25, 2021, from 1-2pm via live webinar.

Course Goals

A participant will be able to:

1. Comprehend basic Chinese and bio- medical information about Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig)
2. Converse about the current scientific evidence about the uses, dangers, and effectiveness of Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig)
3. Understand the history of Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), especially in the context of the Chinese classics
4. Understand and prevent any potential drug-herb interactions

This is California Acupuncture Board (CAB) Category 1 distance education course. For NCCAOM, each episode is an 1 hour core (AOM-CH) PDA. This episode is approved by the California Acupuncture Board and NCCAOM for 1 hour of continuing education and PDAs. For further information, please contact Dr. Greg Sperber, CAB CEU Provider #1349, NCCAOM PDA Provider #166669, at DrGreg@integrativemedicinecouncil.org or (619) 881-0029.

Refund Policy: This course may be downloaded as soon as purchased and therefore no refunds are possible.