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
Japanese Acupuncture Techniques - Magnet Therapy

Magnets may be used instead of needles on acupuncture points within a number of treatment styles. This section briefly describes the use of magnet therapy within a Japanese Acupuncture framework. The information presented below discusses basic theory behind the technique,...

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
Bamboo Gathering (UB2)ub2
  • Local point for sinus congestion a/or headache.
  • Red, itchy, watery eyes - allergies.
  • Use in facial massage for headaches with GB 20, ST 8, LI 4, and UB 60.
  • Glaucoma, night blindness, blurry and/or weak vision.
  • Generally, needle towards UB 1 for eye disease or Yuyao for supraorbital pain.

Treatment protocols are discussed in detail for tcm acupuncture (along with common precautions).

Acupuncture Protocol of the Day
Acupuncture for Neck Pain - Treatment Protocols

Below you will find some of the more common tcm diagnoses and acupuncture treatment protocols for neck pain and related issues. 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
Issue/Symptom of the Day

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