Chinese Medicine 101 - The Sacred Lotus Study Guide

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This TCM study guide is meant to organize some the content on this website so it can be studied in an order that makes the most sense.

General Recommendations

• Study the TCM topics in order.
• Do not continue until you fully grasp a concept.
• Take time to sit with and think about each topic.
• Don't be temped to skip ahead.
• Stick with the classics (for now).
• Do you own textbook and web research.

101 - Chinese Medicine Theory and Foundations

1. Origins & History of Chinese Medicine
   This is vital in understanding how and why the cultural and philisophical roots of Chinese Medicine is a radical departure from western medicine and thinking.
2. Yin & Yang
   This is the most fundamental concept in Chinese Medicine, and the basis for understanding the rest of the concepts in TCM.
3. The Five Elements
   
4. The Vital Substances
   
5. Qi (Life Force)
   
6. The Internal Organs
   

102 - Chinese Medicine Patterns and Diagnosis

1. Origins & History of Chinese Medicine
   This is vital in understanding how and why the cultural and philisophical roots of Chinese Medicine is a radical departure from western medicine and thinking.
2. Yin & Yang
   This is the most fundamental concept in Chinese Medicine.
3. The Five Elements
   
4. The Vital Substances
   
5. Qi (Life Force)
   
6. The Internal Organs