TCM Acupuncture Theory, Treatments, Protocols and Resources

TCM Acupuncture Theory, Treatments, Protocols and Resources
June 20th, 2006
by yyh_staff
Yin Yang House

Acupuncture is a living medicine with a long and complex history of development. The pages below describe many facets of acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine (tcm) theory from the foundations of Qi, Yin and Yang to the treatment of modern western medical conditions. You will find complete information related to the acupuncture meridians and individual points along with their clinical usages, information related to the diagnostic tools used in clinical practice as well as complete treatment protocols for a variety of disorders. Additionally, we have a number of useful charts, graphics and study tools which are especially useful for students.

If you are new to acupuncture you may want to start with our acupuncture basics and first acupuncture treatment pages. If you are looking for a practitioner, please consult our CAM Practitioner Directory.

This section of our site covers detailed theory, other related sections are our acupuncture points section and our conditions treated with acupuncture section.

Our Chinese acupuncture information is divided into the following sections:

Yin Yang House Content:
Chinese (TCM) Acupuncture Theory:

Foundations:
Qi (Chi or Ki) Theory
Yin Yang Theory
Five Element Theory
Blood in TCM Theory
Body Fluids in TCM Theory

Examinations and Diagnosis:
Pulse Diagnosis
Tongue Diagnosis
"Looking" Diagnosis - Facial and Body Indications
"Listening" Diagnosis - Voice and Body Odor Indications
The "10 Questions"

TCM Patterns and Meridians Disharmonies:
General TCM Diagnoses and their Meanings
Conditions Unique to TCM

Organ Patterns:
Yin Meridians:
Heart [full view] - [summary view]
Kidney [full view] - [summary view]
Liver [full view] - [summary view]
Lung [full view] - [summary view]
Spleen [full view] - [summary view]
Yang Meridians:
Stomach [full view] - [summary view]

Acupuncture Treatment Systems and Protocols:
General Point Selection Guidelines
Classical (Worsley-Style) Five Element Acupuncture
Treatment Prognosis Guidelines

Chinese Acupuncture Adjunctive Techniques and Related Disciplines:
TCM Nutrition Theory and Dietary Therapy

Member Contributions:
Practitioner Members
Student Members

Discussions:
Discuss Chinese (TCM) Acupuncture

Sources and More Information
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience.