TCM Theory
and Other Systems @ Yin Yang House
Theory - Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Other Systems
Our theory section contains many different avenues to explore. The driving force on our site is the TCM Theory section. We also discuss adjunctive systems such as auricular acupuncture and self-contained systems like Japanese acupuncture and the tam healing/tong ren therapy system.
Theory Page of the Day
Below you will find the TCM Disharmonies related to the Liver Meridian. Each pattern contains a brief description of associated signs and symptoms, tongue and pulse diagnosis, and a list of acupuncture points that may be used to treat the...
The most read are our acupuncture points database and our herbal sections. Our herbal sections offer theory and application details for the majority of commonly used tcm herbs and tcm herbal formulas.
Point of the Day
- Local issues in the area - sore throat, congestion, difficulty swallowing, stiff tongue, loss of voice.
- May be used as a local point for obstructive sleep apnea to help open the throat.
Treatment protocols are discussed in detail for tcm acupuncture (along with common precautions).
Acupuncture Protocol of the Day
Below you will find some of the more common tcm diagnoses and acupuncture treatment protocols for insomnia and related sleeping disorders. There are many ways to approach the treatment of this condition within TCM. Our presentation describes foundational approaches that...
In most of the systems discussed on our site, treatments are approached in theoretical terms using the lexicon of tcm diagnoses in combination with the western health issues/symptoms that a patient may be experiencing.
Accordingly, our site has much of the content grouped by an associated TCM diagnostic pattern and/or a related health issue/symptom.
TCM Pattern of the Day
Same symptoms as SP Qi Deficiency above but with bleeding issues such as hemorrhages, vaginal bleeding, bleeding under the skin.
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