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
This page contains the abdominal presentation, treatment points and associated signs and symptoms for the Ren with Four Gates Extraordinary Vessel Ion Pumping Cord Treatment. For a description of the overall treatment protocol see our Extraordinary Vessel treatment information page....
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
- Temporal, one-sided a/or migraine headaches.
- Eye issues - pain, swelling, redness, photophobia, visual acuity.
- Local point for tootache, facial paralysis, pain, etc.
- Classically mentioned in the Ode of the Jade Dragon for swelling of the breast (bleed bilaterally).
- Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Headaches, dizziness, eye and/or sinus issues. For migraines use with GB 20 and LI 4.
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 diarrhea. 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.
Issue/Symptom of the Day
Leg cramps are involuntary muscle contractions that can appear at any time. Lasting from a moment to several minutes, leg cramps can be the result of overexertion, dehydration, mineral deficiency, an injury, or a condition called Restless Leg Syndrome. RLS...
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