Chinese Medicine

Chinese Medicine posts gather short reference pieces on the theory and practice of traditional Chinese medicine. Articles look at the concepts of qi, yin and yang, the five elements, meridians and acupuncture points, pulse diagnosis at the wrist and tongue diagnosis. There are notes on common formulas like ba zhen tang, the difference between western herbalism and TCM herbology, and the regulatory status of acupuncture in different countries. None of the posts are presented as a substitute for medical care, and several explicitly tell readers to see a licensed TCM practitioner rather than self-prescribe.