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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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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
On The Neck (X-SHANGLIANQUAN)
  • Local issues in the area - sore throat, congestion, difficulty swallowing, stiff tongue, loss of voice.
  • May be used as a local point for obstructive sleep apnea to help open the throat.
Blog Post of the Day
Pigu Fasting Theory
by ChadD

The following article is a general introduction to the theory of Pigu written by Tom Tam. For more details, he has written a full-length text, which is available in our store. Pi Gu is the ancient Chinese way of fasting....
Recent Forum Post
Panic Disorder
by WillRex

Hello everyone. This is my first post and I’m looking for help! I am working with my daughter to find help for my 16-year-old granddaughter who has an extreme case of panic disorder. She also has agoraphobia so is virtually...
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
Dragons Blood (Xue Jie)
  • Dispels blood stasis, relieves pain - traumatic injury, fractures, contusion, sprains, bruising.
  • Stops bleeding (topically) - external injury.
  • Protects decay of ulcer's surface, generates flesh - chronic non-healing sores.
TCM Formula of the Day
Drain The Epigastrium Decoction (San Huang Xie Xin Wan)huang qin (baical skullcap root, scutellaria)
  • Damp-heat excess with interior climbing - fever, restlessness, red eyes, constipation, possibly in severe cases delirium from high fever.
  • A range of digestive/epigastric issues from damp-heat - gastroenteritis, hepatitis, dysentary, hemorrhoids, etc.
  • Certain psychological conditions with damp-heat background - schizophrenia, anxiety, as well as obstructive conditions such as sleep apnea.
  • Due to the "clear heat in the blood" aspect, possible usages for digestive bleeding, vascular headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, epistaxis, dental abscesses, mouth sores, etc.
  • Has a broad anti-inflammatory effect, accordingly with the right underlying patterns may be used for atherosclerosis, upper respiratory infections and issues such as diabetic nephropathy.
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
Yin Yang House Chattanoogapractice logo in Chattanooga


Yin Yang House Chattanooga LLC is an affiliated clinic of the Yin Yang House and was originally started by Chad J. Dupuis, L.Ac., now owned and operated by Abby Stewart, LMT. We offer Acupuncture with Leslie Bunn, L.Ac., Xiao Rice,...



"Leslie B" "XiaoR" practice 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
South Baylo Universityschool logo in Anaheim
Some associated members: "bluesky14201", "Kparikian".
Acupuncture Organization of the Day

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