TCM Basics
Core concepts like Yin-Yang, Five Elements, Qi, and the organ systems.
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Moxibustion in TCM: The Healing Power of Warming Therapy
Discover moxibustion (艾灸, Ai Jiu) — TCM's warming therapy using burning mugwort. Learn how it treats Cold patterns, strengthens immunity, turns breech babies, and complements acupuncture.
The Six Divisions (六经辨证): Understanding Shang Han Lun's Diagnostic Framework
Explore the Six Divisions (Liu Jing Bian Zheng) — the foundational diagnostic framework from the Shang Han Lun that classifies diseases into six stages based on the progression of external pathogens through the body's defensive systems.
The Triple Burner (San Jiao): TCM's Unique Organ of Pathways
Discover the Triple Burner (三焦, San Jiao) — TCM's most mysterious organ with no Western anatomical equivalent. Learn how its three divisions govern water metabolism, temperature, and organ coordination.
Emotions and Organs in TCM: How the Seven Feelings Affect Your Health
Discover how TCM connects emotions to specific organs through the Seven Feelings (七情). Learn which emotions damage which organs, how emotional patterns create physical symptoms, and how to restore balance.
The Five Flavors in TCM: How Taste Reveals a Herb's Healing Power
Learn about the Five Flavors (五味) in Traditional Chinese Medicine — sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty — and how each taste connects to specific organs, actions, and therapeutic effects.
The Four Natures in TCM: Hot, Warm, Cool, and Cold — Understanding Herb Temperature
Learn about the Four Natures (四气) in Traditional Chinese Medicine — how herbs are classified as hot, warm, cool, or cold, and why temperature matters for choosing the right remedy.
Shen (Spirit) in TCM: The Third Treasure and the Light of Consciousness
Explore Shen (神), the most refined of TCM's Three Treasures. Learn how Spirit governs consciousness, emotional health, and mental clarity, and how Heart Blood and Kidney Jing nourish the Shen.
The Chinese Body Clock (Zi Wu Liu Zhu): TCM Organ Time Theory
Discover the TCM organ clock (子午流注) — how each organ has peak and low activity times across 24 hours. Learn what your sleep disturbances, energy patterns, and symptoms at specific times reveal about organ health.
Blood in TCM: Understanding Xue and Its Role in Health
Explore the concept of Blood (Xue) in Traditional Chinese Medicine — how it's produced, its relationship with Qi, and what happens when Blood is deficient or stagnant.
Jing (Essence) in TCM: The Foundation of Life and Vitality
Understand Jing (精) — the foundational Essence in TCM that governs growth, reproduction, and aging. Learn about its types, how to preserve it, and its connection to Kidney energy.