Skin conditions
132 pages
The visible skin picture, the patterns behind it, and the herbs, formulas and points used.
TCM Skin Compendium · Knowledge library
Understanding Skin Conditions Through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Explore skin conditions through the patterns, herbs, formulas and acupoints of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
This compendium serves as a skin-focused guide to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It holds 132 skin conditions, 87 patterns, 190 herbs, 117 classical formulas and 85 acupoints, all cross-linked, so one topic can be followed from the visible skin sign through the pattern behind it to the treatment described for it. Read more
Start with a skin condition
All 132 conditionsPattern self-check
Which TCM pattern does your skin resemble?
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TCM patterns
87 pages
The internal diagnostic picture: signs, tongue and pulse, and what it points to.
Chinese herbs
203 pages
Nature, taste, channels, actions, dose and safety for each herb.
Classical formulas
117 pages
Composition, ingredient roles, the pattern treated, and the safety limits.
Acupoints
85 pages
Location, technique, skin uses and the points most often combined with each.
A condition points to the pattern behind it, the pattern points to herbs and formulas, and the points support the same picture. Follow any link to move from the visible skin problem to the treatment logic.
About this compendium
This is an educational reference to skin conditions as they are read in Chinese medicine. Each page keeps the traditional picture next to the conventional medical view, with clear safety notes.
It is written for students, practitioners and curious readers, not as a substitute for diagnosis or care.