TCM Acupuncture Theory, Treatments, Protocols and Resources
Acupuncture is a living medicine with a long and complex history of development. The pages below describe many facets of acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine (tcm) theory from the foundations of Qi, Yin and Yang to the treatment of modern western medical conditions. You will find complete information related to the acupuncture meridians and individual points along with their clinical usages, information related to the diagnostic tools used in clinical practice as well as complete treatment protocols for a variety of disorders. Additionally, we have a number of useful charts, graphics and study tools which are especially useful for students.
If you are new to acupuncture you may want to start with our acupuncture basics and first acupuncture treatment pages. If you are looking for a practitioner, you may find acupuncturists, bodyworkers, energyworkers, or herbalists by choosing the appropriate link.
This section of our site covers detailed theory, other related sections are our acupuncture points section and our conditions treated with acupuncture section.
Our Chinese acupuncture information is divided into the following sections:
- Yin Yang House Content:
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Chinese (TCM) Acupuncture Theory:
- Foundations:
- Qi (Chi or Ki) Theory
- Yin Yang Theory
- Five Element Theory
- Blood in TCM Theory
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Body Fluids in TCM Theory
- Examinations and Diagnosis:
- Pulse Diagnosis
- Tongue Diagnosis
- "Looking" Diagnosis - Facial and Body Indications
- "Listening" Diagnosis - Voice and Body Odor Indications
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The "10 Questions"
- TCM Patterns and Meridians Disharmonies:
- Complete List of TCM Diagnostic Patterns with related Points and Herbs
- General TCM Diagnoses and their Meanings
- Conditions Unique to TCM
- World Health Organization Statement on Conditions Treated with Acupuncture (1979)
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Pattern Differentiation According to the Six Stages
- Organ Patterns:
- Yin Meridians:
- Heart [full view] - [summary view]
- Kidney [full view] - [summary view]
- Liver [full view] - [summary view]
- Lung [full view] - [summary view]
- Spleen [full view] - [summary view]
- Yang Meridians:
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Stomach [full view] - [summary view]
- Acupuncture Treatment Systems and Protocols:
- General Point Selection Guidelines
- Classical (Worsley-Style) Five Element Acupuncture
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Treatment Prognosis Guidelines
- Chinese Acupuncture Adjunctive Techniques and Related Disciplines:
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TCM Nutrition Theory and Dietary Therapy
- Member Contributions:
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Practitioner Members
- Discussions:
- Discuss Chinese (TCM) Acupuncture
Sources and More Information
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience.
For a complete list of valuable resources, see our (TCM) Chinese Acupuncture Resources section. The most recommended texts are below:
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