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What Is The Yin Yang House?

At our core we are a Chinese Medicine informational website. We are also working towards building and supporting the larger Chinese Medicine community. In addition to freely sharing a broad array of foundational and modern Chinese Medicine theories, research and applications, we aim to connect Chinese Medicine practitioners with each other along with their respective schools and state associations.

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What Can I Do Here?

Use our main menu or search tool and follow the links to explore Chinese Medicine from whatever angle you are coming from (generally interested, a student, or a practitioner). Much of the content is categorized by issues/symptoms or by Chinese Medicine diagnostic patterns.

Most Read Sections

The most read sections are our blog, public forum, and our theory sections, particularly the acupuncture points section.

Point of the Day
Hidden White (SP1)sp1
  • Any Bleeding Issues, esp. from SP Deficiency - reckless bleeding, hemorrhage, blood in the urine/stools.
  • Emotional issues esp. with aspects of worry - worried dreams, depression.
  • Possibly useful for eating disorders originating from stress/worry.
Blog Post of the Day
Reduction Of Insulin Sensitivity From Acupuncture In Diabetes And Obesity
by ChadD

Researchers from the Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion at Hubei University of Chinese Medicine in Wuhan China recently conducted an animal acupuncture study to better understand how acupuncture aids diabetes. As we have seen through clinical usage and other studies...
Recent Forum Post
Lung Puncture Fear
by Jenchance44

I went for an acupuncture treatment yesterday and the acupuncturist forgot to take out a needle in my neck (I believe CV22). Since I felt something in my neck still, I instinctively reached up and touched it, possibly moving it/hitting...
Popular Theory Sections

Our comprehensive Chinese Medicine theory sections contain what is generally covered in the base training for many acupuncturists and herbalists. You will find information on points, formulas, treatment protocols, and more.

Acupuncture Points TCM Theory Herb Database Herbal Formulas Patterns Conditions
TCM Herb of the Day
Lapis Stone (Meng Shi)
  • Directs qi downward and reduces phlegm - wheezing and coughing due to old and stubborn phlegm.
  • Calms liver and controls palpitations and seizures.
TCM Formula of the Day
Prostate Comfort Pills (Qian Lie Shu Wan)ze xie (water plantain root)
  • Frequent and/or urgent urination, dribbling, incontinence. 
  • Treats Lin Syndrome conditions.
Exclusive For Practitioners

Sustaining Memberships help us to continue to offer and develop this service. A site by acupuncturists for acupuncturists with strong data privacy protections and functions that our community needs. We offer the ability to list your practice in our directory, share upcoming events, fully private forums (and our public ones) and the ability to share your knowledge via our blog with our global readership.

Sustaining Practitioner of the Day
Acupuncture Practice of the Day
Trinity Village Acupuncture in Patchogue


At Trinity Village Acupuncture we proudly serve the Patchogue Village community and surrounding areas. Our signature approach to Acupuncture Therapy is "Healing Without Trauma." We specialize in creating individualized treatment plans to help our patients overcome their pain and achieve...



"TrinityVillage" practices here.

Acupuncture School / Association Administrators (US/Canada)

If you are an administrator/member of an acupuncture school or acupuncture association, please contact us to have your account added to the administration group for your associated organization (a free service). As an administrator you can keep your organizations listing up to date and post upcoming events - among other features.

Acupuncture School of the Day
Acupuncture Organization of the Day

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