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 Addiction and Detoxification Treatments - NADA and ACACD

The National Acupuncture Detoxification Assocation auricular acupuncture protocol is used around the world to help people deal with and recover from substance abuse. The NADA protocol has been shown in a variety of clinical settings to be beneficial in 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

Eyebrow Ascension (UB3)ub3
  • Local point for headaches, nasal obstruction.
  • Epilepsy, agitation of the heart (possibly resulting in mania or excessive giddiness).

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


Acupuncture Protocol of the Day

Acupuncture for Gallstones - Treatment Protocols

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


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

Heart Blood Deficiency

Palpitations, dizziness, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, anxiety, easily startled, poor memory, poor concentration, dull pale complexion, lips are likely to be pale.


Issue/Symptom of the Day

Rhinitis

Like Sinusitis, Rhinitis is a chronic condition characterized by congestion, sneezing, stuffiness and runny nose. It can be allergy-related (allergic rhinitis) or have another cause (non-allergic rhinitis). In people with allergic rhinitis, symptoms are caused by the immune system's reaction...

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