Editorial Policy
This page explains how TCMGuide approaches topics that may affect health decisions. It supports our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and responsible publishing.
Purpose and audience
TCMGuide publishes general educational information about Traditional Chinese Medicine for a broad English-speaking audience, including students, curious readers, and wellness-minded visitors. Content is not tailored to any individual’s medical situation.
Source selection
We prioritize:
- Peer-reviewed research and systematic reviews where relevant
- Recognized textbooks, professional guidelines, and major health organizations
- Authoritative overviews of TCM concepts from established educational or governmental sources
When evidence is limited, conflicting, or evolving, we say so plainly and avoid overstating certainty.
Medical and safety framing
Articles may describe traditional uses, pattern concepts, or commonly discussed remedies in TCM. Descriptive context is not an endorsement for self-treatment. We highlight when a topic involves pregnancy, children, chronic disease, drug interactions, or emergency symptoms, and we direct readers to qualified professionals.
AI-assisted drafting
Some drafts may be produced or outlined with AI tools. Every piece is reviewed and edited by humans for factual consistency, tone, structure, and alignment with this policy before publication. AI does not replace editorial judgment or final accountability for what we publish.
Corrections and updates
We correct substantive errors when identified. Material pages may show an updated date when clinically or factually significant changes are made. If you believe something is inaccurate, please contact us with specific references so we can investigate.
Advertising
If third-party advertising appears on the site, editorial content is produced independently of advertisers. Sponsored or affiliate relationships, if any, will be disclosed clearly according to applicable rules.