# TCM Clinic AidHD

> TCM reference guide for acupuncturists and herbalists with point, herb, and diagnosis data. (iPhone/iPad app by Gary Baranzini.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcm-clinic-aidhd/id475148878 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gary Baranzini](https://appshunter.io/developer/311408397)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: $24.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 417 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcm-clinic-aidhd/id475148878/reviews.md

## What is TCM Clinic AidHD?

TCM Clinic Aid is a reference guide for practitioners and students of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncturist and Herbalist). It should not be used to diagnose ailments or diseases. Diagnosis should be done by a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist.

KEY FEATURES:

1. Built specifically for the iPad.

2. A Great Reference tool for the following TCM Disciplines:
A. Auricular Point, Acupuncture Points, Master Tung Points, and Wrist Ankle points:  
- Acupuncture points and Auricular point are arranged by TCM categories and individually,
- Acupuncture points presented in "Big Picture" format,
- Images for all points.
B. Herbs and Herbal Formulas:
- Herbs and Formulas are arranged by TCM categories and individually,
- Includes images of individual herbs, both processed and herbs in their natural/raw state.
C. Diagnosis:
- Patterns by Internal Organs (Zang Fu) Etiologies,
- Four Levels Etiologies,
- Residual Pathogenic Etiologies,
- Six Stages Etiologies,
- Pulse Diagnosis.

3. Treatment Protocols:
- Build your own library of treatment protocols. 
- Treatment protocols can contain:
a. Name and description,
b. Pulse and Tongue,
c. Herbs and Formulas used,
d. Auricular, Points, and Master Tung points used.
- All treatment protocols are searchable.

4. Browse or "drill down" through 1700+ acupuncture, auricular, Master Tung and Wrist Ankle points, herbs, formulas, and diagnosis etiology and pulses.

5. Extensive Search capabilities:
- All fields for all data records are searchable and you have full control over the fields to use in searches. 
- Searching can be on:
a. Symptoms and indications,
b. Diagnosis etiologies searched by pathology name, i.e., 'Liver Yang Rising', suggested points, or suggested formulas,
c. Formula names searched by pinyin, english name, ingredients, western uses (western ailments it can treat),
d. Herb names searched by pinyin, english or botanical (latin),
e. Points searched by common name, i.e., 'LI4'.
- All search phrases are saved for quick access when running previous searches.

6. Create Favorite List:
- You can create multiple favorite lists for all the TCM disciplines (auricular, diagnosis, formulas, herbs, points, and Master Tung)
- These can be quickly activated/deactivate.
- Favorite lists can be used to seed the Quiz Yourself module.

7. Compare Items:
- Compare two auricular points, herbs, formulas, or diagnoses side-by-side,
- Compare points against points, or points against Master Tung points.

8. Add/Edit/Delete:
- Modify/edit system provide records,
- Add/edit/delete your own User provided records, 
- Add an alternate image to any system provided or user provided record.

9. Extensive System Configuration:
- Change font and font size,
- Change master color scheme,
- Activate color coding of herb names by their temperature attribute,
- Change name display of lists of herbs, formulas, points, pulse, and master tung:
a. English or Pinyin with tonemarks (or Pharmaceutical for herbs),
b. Use simplified or traditional Chinese characters.
- Change searchable fields for each TCM table type (i.e., auricular, herbs, formulas, etc.),
- Database Maintenance - backup and restore your User database,
- plus, many more options.

10. Quiz Yourself:
- Test your knowledge on Auricular, Diagnoses, Herbs, Formulas, Points and Pulses information.
- Over 2000 possible tests, including:
a. Point and Auricular identification by Image, Location, Functions and Indication,
b. Herb identification by Image, Function, Indications and Category,
c. Formula identification by Herbs, Functions, Indications, Category, Diagnosis and Western Use,
d. Diagnosis by Etiologies,
e. Pulses by Description, Sensation and Indications.
- Many test allow you to test on identification by Pinyin, Chinese characters (simplified and traditional), or English name.

## Key features

- Reference for Auricular, Acupuncture, Master Tung, and Wrist Ankle points
- Detailed information on Herbs and Herbal Formulas
- TCM diagnostic patterns and etiologies
- Customizable treatment protocol builder
- Extensive search capabilities for all data
- Create and manage favorite lists
- Side-by-side item comparison

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $24.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tongue Diagnosis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Community Herb Garden | $0.99 | one-time |
| Study Hall #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Share Favorite Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Study Hall Quiz #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TCM Nutrition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Herb Pronunciation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Formula Pronunciation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tung Pronunciation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Points Pronunciation | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcm-clinic-aidhd/id475148878/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Useful

*2024-08-22, version 2.2.16*

This is very useful, not sure why but I believe in the Android app the temperatures of the herbs are done via colors of the herb names. That is incredibly useful but missing from the macos app. I wish they would add that, but it's a very helpful app. Keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — Very Handy

*2023-08-10*

If you're a clinician, this app is really handy. There are many ways to sort things and search for them. Definitely one of the better resources available.

### 1/5 — Insufficient for acupuncture

*2022-02-28, version 2.2.0*

In the app it says you can contact the developer but it won’t allow me to send. Very disappointed with this app. I want to request a refund but have no way to communicate with the developer. Tr444

### 5/5 — New device and great customer service

*2021-07-22, version 2.1.22*

I upgraded to a new device and couldn’t figure out all the quirks of this version. Gary was incredibly fast in his response and had me sorted with all in-app purchases restored.

### 5/5 — Still holds best after all these years

*2018-04-22, version 2.1.6*

I have had an iPad since it first came out and this was the first TCM app I ever had in my android phone and iPad, and even after all these updates it still holds up to the best. I just had to delete around 20 apps because they were no longer compatible with the new updates. This app is a complete TCM app and you won’t find better out there and kudos to the developer for keeping up. This is a must have app for all TCM students and doctors as it is my go to app.

### 5/5 — Great app keeps getting better and better

*2018-01-07, version 2.1.6*

Its great especially for tcm theory. I would love to see better tund acupuncture point images -needle examples as theyre out there but this is a great app. Being more classical i have different doses and pathophysiology language than tcm but this app is by far the best acu/herb compilation out there.

### 4/5 — Love it. Wish it were on MAC too

*2016-06-24, version 2.1.1*

I really love this app. I love the fact that I can make my own custom stuff and add notes. I really wish it was on Mac as well and share data between the two. I would put my notes on it from various relitive texts and course work on it that way for quick and easy reference.

### 5/5 — The Best!

*2015-11-16, version 2.1.0*

This is hands down the best TCM app. It has everything, herbs, points and formulas. The developer is very responsive and open to requests. Worth every penny. I bought this years ago and it is still getting updates.

### 5/5 — Best TCM app EVER!!!!

*2013-10-17, version 2.0.3*

What can I say about this app?  It's beautiful, well thought out and thorough.  The dev updates it all the time and has put so much amazing effort to tailor it for today's acupuncturist's needs.  Points, herbs, formulas, and more.  Amazing app.  I recommend it to everyone!

### 5/5 — Thanks for fixing bugs!

*2013-10-11, version 2.0.3*

After the last update, all of the critical bugs seem to have been fixed. This app is a valuable clinical reference again. I can now highly recommend the latest version. 

I like that I can add my own notes within the app. I use that function to add insights from my case studies.

## Frequently asked questions about TCM Clinic AidHD

### What does TCM Clinic AidHD do?

TCM Clinic AidHD serves as a comprehensive reference guide for practitioners and students of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It provides detailed information on acupuncture points, herbs, herbal formulas, and diagnostic patterns, along with tools for building treatment protocols and comparing information.

### What are the key features of TCM Clinic AidHD?

Key features include a vast database of acupuncture points and auricular points with images, detailed herb and formula information with images, comprehensive diagnostic patterns, a customizable treatment protocol builder, extensive search capabilities, favorite lists, and item comparison tools.

### Is TCM Clinic AidHD free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means that while the core functionality is available for free, certain advanced features or content might require an additional purchase.

### What devices is TCM Clinic AidHD compatible with?

This application is specifically built for the iPad. Users will need an iPad device to download and utilize its features effectively.

### How can TCM Clinic AidHD be used for diagnosis?

The app provides extensive information on TCM diagnostic patterns, including Zang Fu organ etiologies, Four Levels, Six Stages, and Pulse Diagnosis. It allows users to search for diagnosis etiologies by pathology name and suggests relevant points or formulas, aiding in the diagnostic process.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.28 — 2026-07-19

* Fixed an issue where the search loading indicator could get stuck
* Improved search stability and reliability
* Fixed a crash that could occur during search
* Fixed a crash when viewing the points list
* Security, privacy, and stability improvements

### 2.2.27 — 2026-07-07

* Fixed formula and nutrition search for names with an apostrophe
  * Fixed a crash when navigating with Full Keyboard Access
  * Fixed saving formula edits with an apostrophe in ingredient names
  * Improved name search and save reliability app-wide
  * Fixed typing Chinese and other non-Latin characters in notes
  * Notifies you when a new app update is available
  * Improved PDF formatting for email sharing
  * Fixed a crash in some detail views
  * Security, privacy, and stability improvements

### 2.2.25 — 2026-05-13

- Improved crash reporting — enhanced diagnostic capture on Mac ensures more complete crash details are recorded when unexpected errors occur.
- Comparison view image fix — point and formula images in the Compare screen now align and render correctly, eliminating dark seams on first display.
- Chinese pronunciation — added missing audio for 9 formulas, 2 herbs, and 1 acupoint.
- Database updated — reference content updated to version 2.2.25 with latest corrections.
- Miscellaneous fixes — minor text and layout corrections.
- Minor UI and bug fixes.

### 2.2.22 — 2026-04-20

- Fixed Firebase configuration.
- Fixed search highlighting.
- Minor UI and bug fixes.

### 2.2.21 — 2026-04-16

- Fixed searching issues.
- Minor Bug fixes.

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