Cupping (拔罐)
What cupping is, how it's done, the marks it leaves, and what to expect.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a major part of care in China — from acupuncture and herbal medicine to tuina (therapeutic massage) and cupping. This section explains what TCM is, how it’s practiced, and how it can work alongside modern (Western) medicine.
TCM is best understood as complementary to modern medicine, not a replacement. Serious conditions should be evaluated with modern diagnostics. Read our TCM guide to get started.
Herbal Medicine in TCM
How Traditional Chinese Medicine uses herbs and formulas, how they're prepared, and what to expect.
Moxibustion (艾灸)
What moxibustion is, how the herbal smoke/warmth is used, and what to expect.
Tuina Massage (推拿)
What tuina is — therapeutic TCM massage — how it differs from regular massage, and what to expect.
Acupuncture: What It Is and What It’s Used For
A plain-English guide to acupuncture — how it works, what it’s commonly used for, and what a session …
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
A plain-English introduction to TCM for people new to it — what it is, its main practices, and how …