Editorial Policy
Last updated: October 19, 2026
Eastern Medicine Guide explains the theories and cultural practices of traditional Chinese medicine in plain English. This page describes how we write, source, and correct our content.
What we publish
We publish educational material about TCM frameworks: meridians, acupoints, the organ clock, body constitutions, tongue inspection, and food-therapy customs. We also publish interactive tools that help readers explore those frameworks.
We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not sell healthcare services, and we do not claim that any traditional practice prevents or cures disease.
How we source
- Classical texts. Statements about traditional theory are attributed to the tradition and, where possible, to the Huangdi Neijing (黃帝內經), the Nanjing (難經), or standard TCM textbooks.
- Standard references. Point names and locations follow the WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature and standard acupuncture manuals.
- Modern research. Where we describe modern evidence, we cite reviews or public health resources such as the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). We state when evidence is preliminary, mixed, or limited.
- No invented citations. We do not cite studies we have not checked, and we do not present traditional claims as scientific findings.
How we write and review
Drafting may be assisted by software, but every page is edited against the sources above before publication. Pages are reviewed for compliance with our medical disclaimer: no diagnosis, no treatment claims, and no suggestion that a traditional practice replaces medical care.
We aim to have content reviewed by a licensed acupuncture practitioner (L.Ac.) as the site develops. Pages that have received such review will say so explicitly. We will not claim professional review that has not happened.
Corrections
If you find an error, please email hello@easternmedicineguide.com. We will correct substantive errors and note the update on the page. Corrections are welcome, including from practitioners who disagree with our presentation of a tradition.
Advertising and affiliates
The site currently carries no advertising and no affiliate links. If that changes, advertising will appear only on content pages, not on interactive health tools; affiliate relationships will be disclosed clearly at the point of the link. Advertising never influences editorial content.
Health data
Our interactive tools run in your browser. We do not ask for an email address to use them, and we do not store your selections. See our privacy policy for details.