Course Overview
This is a Live Webinar event that will be held on July 13, 2026 - 4am AWST, 6am AEST, 8am NZST.
We are going to be recording three episodes of the Sperb's Herbs podcast. The first covers another herb of the world, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), reported to be useful in treating colds. The second episode covers the Chinese herb Huang Qi (Astragalus Root) from herbs that tonify the qi category and also useful in European herbology. Our third episode looks at a very important Chinese herbal formula: Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) in the interesting category of formulas that clear qi-level heat. Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of 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 these herbs and formula.
The recordings will be made available for you to review after the event!
Objectives
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Comprehend basic Chinese and bio- medical information about Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), and Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
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Converse about the current scientific evidence about the uses, dangers, and effectiveness of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), and Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
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Understand the history of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), and Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction), especially in the context of the Chinese classics
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Understand and prevent any potential drug-herb interactions
Outline
July 13, 2026 - 4am AWST, 6am AEST, 8am NZST (3 hrs)
Introduction of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Discussion of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Summary of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Introduction of Huang Qi (Astragalus Root)
Discussion of Huang Qi (Astragalus Root)
Summary of Huang Qi (Astragalus Root)
Introduction of Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
Discussion of Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
Summary of Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
Teacher
Greg Sperber
Dr. Greg Sperber is an author and also holds a Masters and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He is a professor at PCOM and speaks internationally on TCM business and drug-herb interactions.
Disclaimers
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