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What Is The Yin Yang House?

At our core we are a Chinese Medicine informational website. We are also working towards building and supporting the larger Chinese Medicine community. In addition to freely sharing a broad array of foundational and modern Chinese Medicine theories, research and applications, we aim to connect Chinese Medicine practitioners with each other along with their respective schools and state associations.

What Can I Do Here?

Use our main menu or search tool and follow the links to explore Chinese Medicine from whatever angle you are coming from (generally interested, a student, or a practitioner). Much of the content is categorized by issues/symptoms or by Chinese Medicine diagnostic patterns.

Most Read Sections

The most read sections are our blog, public forum, and our theory sections, particularly the acupuncture points section.


Point of the Day


Blog Post of the Day

Tai Chi Reduces Systemic Inflammation In Practitioners
by ChadD

A vast number of studies have been performed to evaluate the health benefits of Tai Chi. Research has shown Tai Chi to have beneficial effects on balance and coordination, inflammation, immunity, circulation and overall well-being. In recent years more and...

Recent Forum Post

Osteophyte C5/C6
by anto975

Hello I was wondering what would the acupressure or acupuncture points be for treating an osteophyte in the cervical area aside from GV14 and also if there are any herbal formulas that can help thank you Thank you

Popular Theory Sections

Our comprehensive Chinese Medicine theory sections contain what is generally covered in the base training for many acupuncturists and herbalists. You will find information on points, formulas, treatment protocols, and more.


TCM Herb of the Day

Patchouli (Huo Xiang)huo xiang (patchouli)
  • Aromatically transforms turbid dampness - abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting.
  • Harmonizes middle burner, stops vomiting due to dampness.
  • Releases the exterior (wind-damp-cold, summer heat), stomach flu.

TCM Formula of the Day

Bupleurum, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Formula (Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Wan)chai hu (thorowax root, bupleurum)
  • Palpitations, anxiety, restlessness, agitation/irritibility, and insomnia from heat due to liver yang or fire.
  • Mental disorders such as including biopolar and schizophrenia resulting from distrubed shen.
  • Symptoms of addiction recovery: cravings, anxiety, mood swings etc.

Exclusive For Practitioners

Sustaining Memberships help us to continue to offer and develop this service. A site by acupuncturists for acupuncturists with strong data privacy protections and functions that our community needs. We offer the ability to list your practice in our directory, share upcoming events, fully private forums (and our public ones) and the ability to share your knowledge via our blog with our global readership.


Sustaining Practitioner of the Day


Acupuncture Practice of the Day

Trinity Village Acupuncture in Patchogue


At Trinity Village Acupuncture we proudly serve the Patchogue Village community and surrounding areas. Our signature approach to Acupuncture Therapy is "Healing Without Trauma." We specialize in creating individualized treatment plans to help our patients overcome their pain and achieve...



"TrinityVillage" practices here.


Acupuncture School / Association Administrators (US/Canada)

If you are an administrator/member of an acupuncture school or acupuncture association, please contact us to have your account added to the administration group for your associated organization (a free service). As an administrator you can keep your organizations listing up to date and post upcoming events - among other features.


Acupuncture School of the Day


Acupuncture Organization of the Day

Wyoming Acupuncture Societyorganization logo
An associated member: "meave lobo".

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