Your Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Learn TCM concepts, herbs, acupoints, and wellness practices — explained in plain language.
Start LearningExplore Topics
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.
Featured Articles
Taiyang (太阳 EX-HN5): The Temple Point — First Aid for Headaches, Eye Strain, and Migraine
Learn about Taiyang (太阳, EX-HN5), the extra point at the temple — the most self-massage-friendly acupoint for headaches, migraines, eye strain, and facial relaxation. Includes exact location, pressure technique, and cautions.
Huan Tiao (环跳 GB30): Jumping Round — TCM's Most Important Point for Sciatica and Hip Pain
Learn about Huan Tiao (环跳 GB30), the Gallbladder meridian point at the hip — the premier acupuncture point for sciatica, hip pain, lower back pain radiating down the leg, and difficulty walking.
Si Shen Wan (四神丸): The Four Spirits Pill for Dawn Diarrhea and Kidney-Spleen Yang Deficiency
Learn about Si Shen Wan (四神丸), the classic TCM formula for early-morning diarrhea and loose stools — combining Wu Zhu Yu, Bu Gu Zhi, Rou Dou Kou, and Wu Wei Zi to warm Kidney and Spleen yang.
Latest Articles
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan (桂枝茯苓丸): The Cinnamon Twig and Poria Formula for Masses, Stasis, and Women's Health
Learn about Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan (桂枝茯苓丸), Zhang Zhongjing's classic formula from the Jingui Yaolue for blood stasis masses in the lower abdomen — used today for uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and pelvic pain.
herbsXue Jie (血竭): Dragon's Blood — TCM's Premium Resin for Blood Stasis, Wounds, and Pain
Learn about Xue Jie (血竭), dragon's blood resin in TCM — a topical and internal herb that invigorates blood, stops bleeding, heals wounds, and eases pain from blood stasis. Discover its ancient trade history, famous trauma formulas, and modern research.
herbsLai Fu Zi (莱菔子): Radish Seed — The Herb That Breaks Food Stagnation and Moves Qi Downward
Learn about Lai Fu Zi (radish seed), the TCM herb that resolves food stagnation, directs Qi downward, and dissolves phlegm. Discover why TCM pairs it with ginseng warnings, how raw vs. fried seeds differ, and its use for bloating and stubborn constipation.
wellnessEdema and Water Retention in TCM: Why You're Puffy and How to Address It
Swollen ankles, puffy eyes, a heavy bloated feeling — water retention is one of the most common complaints in modern life. This TCM guide explains edema through Lung, Spleen, and Kidney dysfunction and offers diet, lifestyle, and acupressure strategies.
acupointsJu Que (巨阙 CV14): The Front-Mu Point of the Heart for Chest and Mental Distress
Ju Que (CV14), the Front-Mu point of the Heart on the Conception Vessel, treats chest pain, palpitations, heartburn, and emotional distress. Learn its location, classical actions, and how it connects the Heart's physical and spirit functions.
diagnosisTaste Diagnosis in TCM: What a Bitter, Sweet, or Sour Mouth Reveals
An odd taste in the mouth — bitter, sweet, sour, or bland — is a quiet but telling symptom in TCM. Learn how taste diagnosis maps each flavor to specific organs and patterns, and what your mouth may be signaling about your internal balance.