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Join us we explore the deeper nature of the cosmos as detailed in the Huangdi Neijing. This course allows individuals to enroll in the first semester of the 2-Year Mentorship as a standalone option.
NEXT COURSE BEGINS AUGUST 24, 2025
Join us as we delve into the original writings of Chinese medicine to help rebuild your clinical practice from the ground up, using the techniques of Classical Text Archaeology.
Build on the experience of the 2-year mentorship by focusing on the development of advanced skills, anatomy, and the management of complex diseases.
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The Apricot Grove is a diverse, purpose-driven community of healthcare professionals, scholars, artists, and others committed to human transformation and global well-being through the study and preservation of traditional medical knowledge.
Nèijīng Nature-Based Medicine (NNBM) is a comprehensive system of healthcare developed by Dr. Edward Neal over more than twenty-five years of research into the Huángdì Nèijīng text. This research employs the methods of Classical Text Archaeology (CTA) to put the ancient ideas and principles of the Nèijīng into modern practice. NNBM aims to apply these foundational concepts to understand health and illness, offering new approaches to medical practice and global healthcare.
The Huángdì Nèijīng is the root text of Chinese medicine. With origins over 2,000 years ago, it is a compilation of ancient writings that describes the workings of the cosmos and nature. From these ideas, a sophisticated system of medicine was developed. It establishes the fundamental principles, concepts, and terminology of Chinese medicine, as well as its anatomical and physiological framework, core clinical methods, and theoretical foundation for herbal medicine. The text is divided into two volumes: the Plain Questions (Sùwèn) and the Divine Pivot (Língshū).
Classical Text Archaeology provides a structured method for interpreting early Chinese medical texts like the Huangdi Neijing, treating them as archaeological sites to uncover their deeper meaning through careful, systematic analysis.
Explore our curated collection of lectures, articles, and publications that illuminate the foundational principles of Neijing Nature-Based Medicine. These resources offer valuable insights for both seasoned practitioners and dedicated students, supporting deeper understanding and continued inquiry into Neijing-based healing traditions.
Join us in retelling our human story through conversations that weave together Chinese medicine, nature, society, and creativity. Hosted by Edward Neal and Mel Hopper Koppelman, The Apricot Grove Podcast explores the living wisdom of the Neijing tradition through interviews, reflections, and thought-provoking dialogue. These episodes offer fresh perspectives on ancient teachings and their relevance to the modern world.
Art, Nature, and Medicine: A Discussion with Michael Deagro and Dr. Edward Neal
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Advances in Neijing Nature-Based Medicine Classical Text Research: A New Story of Cancer
Twenty Years of Nèijīng Research: What Has Been Learned?
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Introduction to Neijing Acupuncture: History and Principles, Clinical Theory, and Clinical Therapeutics
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