Foundations Deck

Foundations Deck – Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Boncho Foundations Deck is a visual reference tool designed to support your understanding of core Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, from Yin-Yang and the Five Elements to Qi, Blood, Body Fluids, and Zang-Fu organ theory. 

This deck is intended as a conceptual learning and reference tool that helps you visualize and internalize foundational theory, strengthen your clinical reasoning, and reinforce study across practice or board preparation. 

What This Deck Is Designed For

• Visual learners who benefit from structured, pattern-based reference
• Translating complex TCM theory into memorable, intuitive visuals
• Supporting understanding of fundamental concepts during study or practice
• Compact, at-a-glance review of core TCM frameworks wherever you study or work 

What This Deck Is Not

• Not a replacement for textbooks, primary coursework, or formal curriculum
• Not a Q&A flashcard drill set intended for rote memorization
• Not designed as a digital study platform or animated learning app

What’s Included

• 200+ cards covering essential TCM foundational concepts, organ functions, and theoretical relationships 
• Visual icons to illustrate key ideas such as elements, Qi-Blood-Fluid dynamics, and Zang-Fu interactions 
• Tongue and pulse indicators for quick visual familiarity 
• Multilingual terminology including Pinyin, Chinese characters, Korean, and English for global learners 
• Memory anchor visuals and simple comics that reinforce concepts and enhance retention 

How to Use This Deck

Use the Foundations Deck to:

• Build a mental map of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory
• Compare patterns side-by-side for deeper conceptual clarity
• Support clinic review and case discussion
• Strengthen your confidence with foundational frameworks that underlie diagnostics and treatment planning 

This deck pairs well with your core textbooks and lecture materials, especially when used as a visual scaffold to organize and connect theory over time. 

Is This Deck Right for You?

✔ You want to deepen your conceptual understanding of TCM fundamentals

✔ You learn best with visual, structured, and intuitive reference tools

✔ You are building toward clinical reasoning or in-depth review

✘ You are looking for dense text-only exam summaries

✘ You prefer strictly Q&A memorization tools

✘ You want a stand-alone digital app experience