Your Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Learn TCM concepts, herbs, acupoints, and wellness practices — explained in plain language.
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TCM Basics
Core concepts like Yin-Yang, Five Elements, Qi, and the organ systems.
🌿Chinese Herbs
A growing database of commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs.
📜Herbal Formulas
Classic and modern herbal combinations explained.
📍Acupoints & Meridians
Explore key acupuncture points and meridian pathways.
👁️TCM Diagnosis
The four diagnostic methods: inspection, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation.
🍵Wellness & Prevention
Seasonal tips, lifestyle advice, and preventive care from a TCM perspective.
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Astragalus (黄芪): The Premier Qi Tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Explore Astragalus (Huang Qi) — one of the most important Qi-tonifying herbs in TCM. Learn about its properties, clinical uses for immune support, and how it compares to Ginseng.
Bai Shao (白芍): White Peony Root — The Herb That Softens and Nourishes
Discover Bai Shao (White Peony Root), the essential herb for nourishing Blood, softening the Liver, and relieving pain. Learn about its properties, role in Si Wu Tang, and wide-ranging clinical applications.
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Chai Hu (柴胡): The Essential Herb for Soothing Liver Qi
Explore Chai Hu (Bupleurum), the most important herb for harmonizing and soothing Liver Qi in TCM. Learn about its properties, role in Xiao Yao San, and applications for stress-related conditions.
herbsChen Pi (陈皮): Aged Tangerine Peel — The Transformative Herb for Digestion and Phlegm
Discover Chen Pi (aged tangerine peel), one of the most important Qi-regulating and dampness-transforming herbs in TCM. Learn why age matters, its digestive benefits, and its role in classic formulas.
herbsCinnamon in TCM: Rou Gui and Gui Zhi — Warming Yang and Releasing the Exterior
Explore the two major forms of cinnamon used in TCM — Rou Gui (bark) for warming Kidney Yang and Gui Zhi (twig) for releasing exterior cold. Learn their distinct properties and clinical applications.
diagnosisDampness in TCM: The Hidden Cause of Many Health Issues
Understand Dampness — one of the most common and stubborn pathogenic factors in TCM. Learn what causes it, how to recognize it, and effective ways to clear it from your body.
herbsDang Gui (当归): The Queen of Herbs and Premier Blood Tonic
Discover Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), the most important blood-tonifying herb in TCM. Learn about its properties, clinical applications for women's health, and why it's called the 'Queen of Herbs.'
diagnosisEight Principles of Pattern Differentiation: The Framework of TCM Diagnosis
Understand the Eight Principles (Ba Gang) in TCM diagnosis — Interior/Exterior, Cold/Heat, Deficiency/Excess, and Yin/Yang — and how they classify disease patterns to guide treatment.