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

Auricular Acupuncture - Endocrine and Subcortical Points

Below the location image you will find a brief description of each of the points. Endocrine Glands & Subcortical Brain Nuclei Point Functions Endocrine Glands: Pineal Gland - *jetlag, insomnia Thyroid Gland - hyper/hypo thyroidism C. Ovary or Testes -...


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

Hundred Labors (X-BAILAO)
  • Lung issues - cough, dyspnea, asthma.
  • Local point for stiff neck, shoulder a/or back pain.

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


Acupuncture Protocol of the Day

Acupuncture for Hypochondriac Pain - Treatment Protocols

Below you will find some of the more common tcm diagnoses and acupuncture treatment protocols for hypochondriac pain. There are many ways to approach the treatment of this condition within TCM. Our presentation describes foundational approaches that would need to...


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

Phlegm Misting the Heart

Phlegm signs w/o heat, mental confusion, unconsciousness, rattling sound in the throat, asphasia, vomiting.


Issue/Symptom of the Day

Diarrhea

Diarrhea occurs when an individual passes loose, watery stool. Acute diarrhea can last for 1-2 days, and resolve itself without medication, while chronic diarrhea can be an indicator of an underlying chronic condition. There are many causes of diarrhea, including...

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