Sperb’s Herbs – Zi Su Geng (Perilla Stem)
This is an exciting episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. This episode covers the Chinese herb Zi Su Geng (Perilla Stem). 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 Zi Su Geng (Perilla Stem).
Course Goals
A participant will be able to:
- Comprehend basic Chinese and bio- medical information about Zi Su Geng (Perilla Stem)
- Converse about the current scientific evidence about the uses, dangers, and effectiveness of Zi Su Geng (Perilla Stem)
- Understand the history of Zi Su Geng (Perilla Stem), especially in the context of the Chinese classics
- 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 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.
Picture Attribution
From User: Dalgial, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Amanda –
Great course on an herb that grows in my garden!
janette –
Greg I really enjoy the way you present the information.