TCM Basics
Core concepts like Yin-Yang, Five Elements, Qi, and the organ systems.
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Yuan Qi (元气): Original Qi — The Deepest Source of Vitality in TCM
Understand Yuan Qi (Original Qi) — the most fundamental energy in TCM derived from parental essence, stored in the Kidney, and responsible for growth, reproduction, aging, and the body's deepest vital functions.
TCM Medicinal Wine (药酒): Healing Infusions of Herbs in Alcohol
Discover the ancient TCM practice of medicinal wine — steeping herbs in alcohol to extract and deliver healing compounds. Learn how Yao Jiu works, common recipes for joint pain, vitality, and circulation, and how to use them safely.
TCM Sleep Theory: How Yin-Yang Cycles, Wei Qi, and the Heart Govern Your Sleep
Understand how Traditional Chinese Medicine explains the sleep-wake cycle through the movement of Wei Qi, Yin-Yang alternation, and Heart-Shen regulation — and why sleeping before 11 PM is essential for health.
The Eight Extraordinary Vessels in TCM: Du, Ren, Chong, Dai, Qiao, and Wei Meridians
Explore the Eight Extraordinary Vessels (Qi Jing Ba Mai) in Traditional Chinese Medicine — deep reservoir meridians that store excess Qi and Blood, regulate the twelve regular channels, and provide advanced treatment pathways.
Understanding Pain in TCM: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnoses and Treats Pain
Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine understands pain through the principle 'where there is no flow, there is pain' — classifying pain by type, location, and pattern to guide treatment with herbs, acupuncture, and lifestyle changes.
Blood Pressure and Circulation in TCM: Understanding Flow, Stasis, and Balance
Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine understands blood circulation, blood pressure patterns, and the relationship between Qi, Blood, and vascular health through concepts like Qi moving Blood, Liver smoothing flow, and Heart governing vessels.
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.