As long as you are interested and confident, it is not difficult to learn Chinese medicine, nor is it difficult to teach you how to learn Chinese medicine well. The most effective and shortest way to learn Chinese medicine is to follow the good theory of Chinese medicine while practicing. Otherwise, it's no use reading the book thoroughly. Chinese medicine is interested in learning on the basis of practice, which is easy to understand and accept. Traditional Chinese medicine is very abstract. Only by studying theory and practice with this good Chinese doctor can we understand it well and accept abstract knowledge easily. It is not difficult to learn Chinese medicine in this way.
Self-study is not recommended for zero foundation. It is difficult to teach Chinese medicine by yourself. It is best to sign up for a Chinese medicine class.