Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chinese Acupuncture, Herbs, Formulas, Theory, and Diagnosis

Sacred Lotus Arts is one of the most comprehensive references on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) available on the internet, and we're growing.

Studying or referencing Acupuncture points, Chinese herbs, Chinese formulas, Yin Yang theory, Qi, causes of symptoms and diagnosis from a TCM point of view has never been easier.

For the student, there are diagrams of Qi flow in the meridians (channels), Five Element diagrams, major Acupuncture point tables and worksheets, full color pictures of over 400 Chinese herbs, every formula has photos of the herbs, every herb has a list of formulas in which it appears. Tired of studying books to prepare for tests or exams? Spend some time with us.

Practitioners have expressed a need for quickly referencing contraindications, herb-drug interactions, and other tools that we will be working to bring you in 2006...

Since the first edition of the book, there have been a handful of pinyin and Chinese character updates/changes along the way. Now, there are over 30 updated photos. They either correct misidentified/adulterated herbs, or they are a better representation than existing photos. The new books also have sharper photos, and the color is more accurate than the 1st edition. Check the VMMCH-Rev2-Changes PDF for major changes.

03.05.2010 - Visual Materia Medica 2nd Edition

The Visual Materia Medica of Chinese Herbs has been updated to the 2nd edition. I'll be posting a list of changes from the first edition to the second edition. The color and clarity of the photos is also better on the new prints. [ Order Here ]

02.25.2010 - Misidentified Herb Updates...

After reading Eric Brand's blog post, I took a trip up to Spring Wind Herbs in Berkeley, CA. Andy Ellis was kind enough to help me identify, as well as let me photograph, the misidentified and aldultered herbs on sacredlotus.com (and then some). If you're interested in the highest quality Chinese herbs for your practice, as well as organic Chinese herbs, I would highly recommend checking out Spring Wind Herbs.

The following herbs have new photos, and possible changed information:

If you find any discepancies or issues with this new information, please let me know by phone or by email.

11.12.2009 - Articles...

It looks like the "Submit an Article" feature has been broken for a long long time. On top of that, the email address for article submissions did not exist. It has finally been fixed! I humbly request you submit any TCM related articles you've written, published or not. Also, if you have any feedback, please use the 'Quick Feedback' at the bottom of the page, or use the Contact Us page.

AcuAids Announces Acupuncture at Home to Stop Smoking, Lose Weight and More (PRWeb).
Wouldn't you like to experience all the benefits of acupuncture, hypnosis and neuroprogramming without the expense and inconvenience of sitting in doctors offices? Wouldn't you love to be able to Quit Smoking, Lose Weight and more... (PRWeb Mar 14, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3697324.htm - Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:20:43 GMT

'No Evidence' Acupuncture Boosts Chances Of IVF Baby (redOrbit).
Fertility experts said women who seek acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicines to increase the chances of getting pregnant through in vitro fertilization are being misguided, as there is no evidence that the practices work. - Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:13:10 GMT

Reimer: Acupuncture seems to help where modern medicine failed (Baltimore Sun).
Ancient treatment brings relief to 50-year-old's ailments M y husband the sports writer calls it "Team Reimer," and he says it has more members than the supporting casts behind any Olympic athlete he's ever covered. - Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:03:37 GMT