TCM Basics
Core concepts like Yin-Yang, Five Elements, Qi, and the organ systems.
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The Six Extraordinary Fu Organs in TCM: Brain, Marrow, Bones, Blood Vessels, Gallbladder, and Uterus
Explore the six Extraordinary Fu organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine — structures that share characteristics of both Zang and Fu organs, including the Brain, Marrow, Bones, Blood Vessels, Gallbladder, and Uterus.
The Five Spirits in TCM: Shen, Hun, Po, Yi, and Zhi Explained
Explore the Five Spirits (五神) of Traditional Chinese Medicine — Shen, Hun, Po, Yi, and Zhi. Learn how these psycho-spiritual aspects are housed in the organs, how they shape personality and health, and what happens when they become imbalanced.
The Five Seasons in TCM: How Seasonal Changes Affect Your Health
Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine divides the year into five seasons — Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn, and Winter — and learn how to adapt your diet, lifestyle, and wellness routines to each.
Wei Qi: The Body's Defensive Energy in TCM
Learn about Wei Qi (Defensive Qi) — the immune-protective energy in Traditional Chinese Medicine that guards the body's surface, regulates pores, and defends against external pathogens.
Cupping Therapy in TCM: How Suction Cups Promote Healing
Learn about cupping therapy (拔罐) in TCM — how suction cups improve circulation, relieve pain, and expel pathogens. Discover the types, techniques, and what those dark circles on your skin really mean.
Blood Stasis in TCM: Understanding Stagnant Blood and Its Impact on Health
Learn about Blood Stasis (Xue Yu) in Traditional Chinese Medicine — what causes stagnant Blood, how to recognize its signs, and practical ways to restore healthy circulation.
TCM Dietary Therapy (Shi Liao): Food as Medicine
Explore TCM Dietary Therapy (食疗, Shi Liao) — the art of using food as medicine. Learn the Four Natures and Five Tastes, seasonal eating principles, and how to choose foods that match your constitution.
Gua Sha in TCM: Understanding Scraping Therapy for Pain, Tension, and Circulation
Discover Gua Sha — the TCM scraping technique that relieves muscle pain, boosts circulation, and releases tension. Learn how it works, when to use it, and safety tips.
Moxibustion in TCM: The Healing Power of Warming Therapy
Discover moxibustion (艾灸, Ai Jiu) — TCM's warming therapy using burning mugwort. Learn how it treats Cold patterns, strengthens immunity, turns breech babies, and complements acupuncture.
The Six Divisions (六经辨证): Understanding Shang Han Lun's Diagnostic Framework
Explore the Six Divisions (Liu Jing Bian Zheng) — the foundational diagnostic framework from the Shang Han Lun that classifies diseases into six stages based on the progression of external pathogens through the body's defensive systems.