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Boncho Friends
Our mission is to help you help others become healthier and happier by providing health education and tools in a fun, easy and simple way!
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The Parietal Bone & Why the Points Around It Matter in TCM
The parietal region, the top and upper sides of the skull, is more than structure. In TCM, it’s a Yang convergence zone, where multiple meridians rise to influence the brain, senses, and spirit (Shén). When this area feels tight, pressured, or heavy, it often points to deeper imbalances in Qi flow, Liver Wind, or Yin–Blood nourishment.
Here are Acupuncture Points on/around the parietal bone!
DU 20 — Bǎi Huì (百會)
“Hundred Meeting”
Why it matters:
DU 20 sits at the crown where Heaven and Human meet. It gathers rising Yang, expands awareness, clarifies intention, and centers the spirit at the highest point of the body—strengthening one’s connection to purpose and higher perspective.
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GB 8 — Shuài Gǔ (率谷)
“Leading Valley”
Why it matters:
GB 8 refines internal resonance. It channels intuitive Qi along the mind’s lateral pathways, guiding a person toward courage, clarity, and decisive action, core spiritual themes of the Gallbladder.
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GB 9 — Tiān Chōng (天沖)
“Celestial Surge”
Why it matters:
GB 9 represents the upward surge of inspiration. This point harmonizes heavenly influence with human intention so insights rise smoothly, supporting visionary thinking and fluid creative awareness.
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UB 7 — Tōng Tiān (通天)
“Connect Celestial”
Why it matters:
UB 7 opens the inner window between perception and clarity. It clears mental obscurity, supports spiritual attunement, and aligns awareness with one’s higher knowing.
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Want to Study These Points Easily?
All the points shown here are featured in the Boncho Friends Acupuncture Deck, designed to turn complex point functions, locations, and patterns into simple visuals that make studying fun and intuitive.
And if you want to dive deeper into point names and their hidden meanings, you’ll find full etymology explanations inside the Acupuncture Chinese Characters book, perfect for understanding the spirit behind each character.
Explore both at:
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🌿 Still memorizing TCM herbs the painful, old-school way?
Swipe through and see why TCM students are switching to visual learning!
The Boncho Friends Herbology Deck turns herb study into something clear, organized, and actually enjoyable!
No more staring at paragraphs of text or mixing up warm vs. cold herbs...these cards give you instant clarity with:
✨ Color-coding for temperature
✨ Cute memorable illustrations
✨ Category icons
✨ Functions & dosage
✨ Cautions & exam scope
✨ English · Pinyin · Chinese · Korean names
✨ Front + Back structure designed for fast recall
Studying herbs becomes as simple as flipping through a deck.
Perfect for:
✔️ TCM students
✔️ Herbalists in training
✔️ Practitioners who want a clean reference
✔️ Anyone preparing for CALE, NCCAOM, or Pan-Can exams
✔️ Visual learners who want to enjoy the process
💡 Create mini-study decks by herb category, nature/flavor, formula groups, or clinical function.
You’ll remember more in 10 minutes with these cards than in hours of reading dense textbooks.
🌱 Ready to upgrade your herb study journey?
Your Spleen will thank you! 😂
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Hi friends ☺️! Black Friday week is almost here and we are so excited to share this year’s study gifts with you.
Whether you are deep in clinic hours, studying for boards, or refreshing your foundations, we hope these offers make your learning a little lighter and a lot more joyful.
Here is everything happening on bonchofriends.com until November 28!
1) 10 percent off all physical books
For friends who love turning real pages and studying with a book open on the desk.
Use code ADD10 to save on any of our Single Herb physical books.
2) 25 percent off the Regular Size 5 Deck Bundle
The best value of the entire Black Friday event.
Use code ADD25 to take an extra 25 percent off the full 5 Deck Bundle.
3) 30 percent off Study Decks when you buy any 2 or more
Perfect for starting your card collection or leveling up before finals.
The 30 percent discount applies automatically at checkout.
No code needed.
Available for both Regular and Plus Size decks.
4) Free Lifetime Digital Version included through 2025
Any physical deck purchased during Black Friday still includes lifetime digital access so you can study on your phone or tablet anywhere.
A small but important update.
Starting January 1, 2026, lifetime digital access will no longer be included with physical deck purchases due to rising hosting costs.
What this means for you:
• If you already have lifetime access, you keep it forever.
• If you want to secure lifetime access, be sure to get your decks by December 31, 2025.
5) Thanksgiving Gift for Email Subscribers
All email subscribers will receive our Thanksgiving Mini Cookbook (eBook) on Thanksgiving Day as a little thank you from us. Make sure you are subscribed so you do not miss it!
If you have any questions about the deals, study tools, or which deck to start with, feel free to send us a message. We are always here to help you on your TCM journey ☯️💛
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Hi friends,
We’re so happy to share some wonderful news with you! Thanks to your amazing support and interest, our [Plus-Size] Herbology Deck and [Plus Size] Diagnosis Deck are now available for purchase. If you’ve been eagerly waiting for these Plus-Size Study Cards, this is your moment to bring them home! Please take your time to read the details below and order what you need!
Be sure to use code PLUS100 at checkout for $100 OFF!
🔎About Plus-Size Decks
👀 Easier to Read
While our regular size decks are perfectly readable and enjoyable, the larger, easy-to-read cards make studying more comfortable and effective, reducing eye strain! Bigger & Bolder!
📱 Lifetime Digital Access
Your purchase includes lifetime access to the digital version! You can download the app on your phone and search the cards at your convenience, anytime and anywhere!
Q: Who would benefit from this?
A: While our regular size study cards are perfectly readable, our Plus Size Decks are ideal for those who prefer clearer, more spacious layouts.
Pre-order now to start your journey. Once you place your pre-order, you’ll be invited to our exclusive community, where you can access the digital version of your decks and enjoy practice quizzes to deepen your studies!
📢 Important Update from Boncho Friends: Digital Lifetime Access
Starting January 1, 2026, Boncho Friends will no longer include lifetime digital access with new physical deck purchases.
This change comes as we adjust to the increasing costs of maintaining our online learning platform and hosting.
✨ What this means for you:
If you already have lifetime access, nothing changes. You will continue to enjoy full access to your digital spaces.
If you’ve been planning to get your decks, you still have time. Lifetime access will remain available for all physical deck purchases made through December 31, 2025.
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Hi friends!
Just a quick reminder! This is your last chance to pre-order Boncho Clinic: The Board Game at the Early Bird Special Price 🧧
It’s the best price you can get, and after tonight, the pre-order price will increase to $119.99.
An engaging and interactive way to explore Traditional Chinese Medicine with friends and family. Don’t miss out before pre-orders close!
🎉 Early Bird Special Price: Limited Time:
$99 USD
This special price ends TONIGHT! (November 11)
Ever wished you could share the joy of acupuncture and herbs with your friends or family in an easy, interactive, and fun way? That's exactly why we created Boncho Clinic: The Board Game.
Our mission has always been simple: to help spread the benefits of Traditional Chinese / Oriental / Eastern Medicine to the world! Now, you can experience the wisdom of TCM right at your kitchen table! Without the needles 😉
ABOUT BONCHO CLINIC: THE BOARD GAME
🎲 Learn While You Play
Using ACTUAL TCM diagnosis and treatments for the Patient Cards, this board game is perfect for TCM students, practitioners, and anyone curious about Oriental Medicine.
What people said about our previous (Ver.1) of the Boncho Clinic Board Game!
"It made TCM feel alive! I got to explain acupuncture and herbs to my friends while we played."
"As a TCM student, it helped me review diagnosis patterns in such a fun way!"
Support TCM, One Game Night at a Time
Every Boncho Clinic game helps raise awareness of Traditional Oriental Medicine and its incredible power to heal. It's not just for the clinics, but in homes around the world!
👉 Pre-order now and be part of our mission to bring TCM to every table!
📦 Estimated Shipping
December 2025 (Hopefully before Christmas!)
Be part of spreading TCM wisdom one game night at a time. Reserve your copy now and get ready to heal, learn, and play!
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Warmly,
Bora & Isaac
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, phlegm isn’t just mucus. It’s a story your body tells about how it’s fighting, adapting, and sometimes struggling.
Understanding its color helps you read where the body is in the battle between health and imbalance 👇
💧 Clear Phlegm = Cold or Wind-Cold (Early Stage)
When phlegm is thin, clear, and watery, it shows Cold constricting Lung Qi and fluids not transforming properly.
Think of it as the body’s first encounter with an invader — it’s alert, but not inflamed yet.
👉 Use warming and dispersing methods to release the exterior and restore movement.
🌕 Yellow Phlegm = Damp-Heat (Active Battle)
The body is fighting back. Dampness and Heat have combined, raising internal temperature and producing thicker yellow mucus.
This is when your body’s “immune army” is at work.
👉 Use clearing and transforming herbs that support natural elimination without overdraining.
💚 Green Phlegm = Toxic Heat (Stagnant Battle)
When Damp-Heat lingers, it transforms into Toxic Heat.
Phlegm turns thick, sticky, and dark green as stagnation deepens.
The immune system is now exhausted and inflammation persists.
👉 Clear Toxic Heat, drain fire, and open the Lung Qi pathway to release the obstruction.
💡 TCM Study Tip
Phlegm color is more than appearance. It’s your diagnostic clue to the stage, strength, and depth of pathogenic factors in the body.
Understanding this helps you predict the direction of disease and choose the right treatment principle before it worsens.
☯️ Build your TCM foundation one card at a time with the Boncho Friends Foundations Deck and Pathology & Pharmacology Deck.
Made for TCM students and practitioners.
💾 Save this post for your next differential diagnosis review
🤝 Share it with your study group
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🖤 Black Friday Special Starts Now!
Study season is here — and this year, we’re keeping it simple ✨
Buy 2 or more Study Decks → Get 30% OFF!
No coupon needed 💫
Just add your favorite decks to the cart,
and your 30% discount will apply automatically at checkout.
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📚 Eligible Decks:
📍 Acupuncture Deck
🍃 Herbology Deck
☯️ Foundations Deck
💊 Pathology & Pharmacology Deck
🧠 Diagnosis Deck
🍲 Healing Foods Deck
(Mix & Match and pre-bundled sets are excluded from this offer.)
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🕐 Offer ends November 30
📦 Worldwide shipping available
💛 Whether you’re completing your study collection or gifting a Boncho Friend, this is the best time to grow your TCM library and study smarter.
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Still mixing up what a pale vs red tongue really means? 👅
Tongue diagnosis can feel tricky, but once you understand what it’s really showing you, it becomes one of the most reliable ways to read the body’s inner state.
Here’s a quick TCM refresher you’ll actually remember 👇
1️⃣ Pale vs Red Tongue
💧 Pale → Cold or Deficiency pattern
🔥 Red → Heat pattern
Think of it like temperature control. Pale means the fire is low, red means the heat is up.
2️⃣ White vs Yellow Coating
🍚 White coat → Normal or Cold pattern
🍋 Yellow coat → Heat pattern
The coating reflects the nature of the pathogen. White shows cool or mild conditions, yellow signals Heat or Damp-Heat.
3️⃣ Moist vs Dry Tongue
💦 Moist → Severe Yang Deficiency (too much Cold)
🌞 Dry → Heat or Yin Deficiency (too much Fire)
Moist means fluids aren’t transforming properly. Dry means Yin is depleted or Heat is consuming fluids.
Quick Study Tip for TCM Students
When observing the tongue, always check these three together:
Tongue body color → Yin-Yang balance
Tongue coating → strength of pathogens
Moisture level → fluid and Yang condition
Each gives a clue, but together they reveal the full pattern behind a patient’s symptoms.
☯️ Build your TCM foundation one card at a time
Explore the Boncho Friends Foundations Deck, made for TCM students who want to study smarter, not harder.
Visual. Memorable. Fun.
💾 Save this for your next tongue diagnosis study session
🤝 Share it with your TCM classmates or study group
✨ Build your TCM foundation one card at a time with the Boncho Friends Foundations Deck!
Designed for TCM students and TCM practitioners.
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Ever feel like no amount of rest makes you feel alive again? 😩
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, that’s not just tiredness. It’s often Qi and Blood Deficiency.
When Qi can’t move and Blood can’t nourish, the body becomes like Frankenstiff “reanimated” but lifeless inside. 🧟♂️
💛 Qi = your body’s energy flow
❤️ Blood = the material form of that vitality
When both weaken:
• Organs can’t perform efficiently
• Muscles lose strength
• The mind feels dull and foggy
💡 A classic TCM formula for this is Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (The All-Inclusive Great Tonifying Decoction) which:
✅ Tonifies Qi
✅ Tonifies Blood
✅ Warms Yang
✅ Dispels Cold
✅ Revives vitality in those who feel “half-alive”
✨ Case Study: “Frankenstiff”
Chief Complaint: Extreme fatigue, cold limbs after “re-animation.”
Diagnosis: Qi & Blood Deficiency
Formula: Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Points: ST36, SP6, REN6
This case reminds us that fatigue is not just physical exhaustion. It’s often a sign that Qi and Blood need rebuilding from the inside out.
🎲 And if you love learning through stories like this, meet Boncho Clinic: The Board Game — a fun, educational TCM board game built with real diagnosis and treatments.
It’s your chance to review formulas, points, and patterns while having fun with classmates or colleagues.
💗 Early Bird Special: $99 (ends November 11)
🩺 A TCM board game with REAL Diagnosis and Treatments
🚚 Shipping worldwide this December (hopefully before Christmas!)
💾 Save this post for your next pattern differentiation review
🤝 Share it with your TCM classmates
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🎲 Boncho Clinic: The Board Game is back! 🩺✨
Study TCM like never before, with play, laughter, and real diagnosis patterns!
Ever wished studying Differential Diagnosis felt more fun than memorization?
This is it. 💡
In this game, you become a TCM doctor, treat quirky patients like Darth Vapor and Frankenstiff, and use real herbs, formulas, and point patterns to heal them.
Why you’ll love it:
☯️ Uses actual TCM diagnosis & treatments
👩⚕️ Perfect for students, practitioners & study groups
📚 Makes learning the Eight Principles feel alive
💬 “It helped me review diagnosis patterns in such a fun way!” (TCM student)
🎁 Early Bird Special: $99 USD (MSRP $199)
🌎 Estimated Shipping: Dec 2025 (hopefully before Christmas!)
🕒 Offer ends November 11
Bring TCM to every table and make your next game night a healing one.
👉 Reserve your copy now at bonchofriends.com (Link in Bio)
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