The Five Elements and Health

The Five Elements and Health

Taiji Luo Wanxiang The Five Elements and Health have been an inseparable part of Chinese culture since ancient times. Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water not only represent the growth and changes of all things in nature but are also closely related to our physical health. Wood symbolizes growth and development and is closely linked … Read more

The Interrelationship of the Five Elements and Five Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (A Must-Collect)

The Interrelationship of the Five Elements and Five Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (A Must-Collect)

The Five Elements are interrelated through generating and overcoming cycles. Generating Cycle: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generating represents development. Overcoming Cycle: Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, Water overcomes Fire, Fire overcomes Metal, Metal overcomes Wood. —- Overcoming represents balance. In Traditional Chinese … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements (Essential for Self-Studying Traditional Chinese Medicine)

Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements (Essential for Self-Studying Traditional Chinese Medicine)

Click the image below to read ↓↓↓ —— The following is the main text —— 1. The Five Elements 1.1 Origin of the Five Elements Theory The Five Elements theory is the essence of traditional Chinese culture, referring to the five fundamental substances: Wood (growth, flexibility, smoothness), Fire (warmth, rising, brightness), Earth (transformation, support, acceptance), … Read more

The Five Elements of the Human Body: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Their Interrelationships

The Five Elements of the Human Body: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Their Interrelationships

The Five Elements of the Human Body refer to five basic elements and their interrelationships. The theory of the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an important component of TCM theory, used to describe and analyze the growth, development, and interrelationships of the human body, nature, and the universe. Each element represents a … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements: Correspondences of Organs, Celestial Phenomena, and Symbolism

Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements: Correspondences of Organs, Celestial Phenomena, and Symbolism

Table of Correspondences of the Five Elements, Organs, Colors, and Tastes from the Huangdi Neijing Five Colors Green Red Yellow White Black Signs of Death in Five Colors Color appears green like grass, indicating death Color appears red like blood, indicating death Color appears yellow like bitter orange, indicating death Color appears white like withered … Read more

The Power of the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Power of the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Appreciate classical poetry and literature, listen to the voices of sages, and feel the picturesque realm! Join us in experiencing the beauty of the Chinese language through classical poetry appreciation! Editor: Sheng Tang Hui Huang Dear friends of poetry: Thank you for your continued support and affection. Reply “Join Group” in the public account chat … Read more

Understanding the Five Organs through the Five Elements

Understanding the Five Organs through the Five Elements

1. The Five Elements represent five colors in the cycle of the four seasons. Historical records indicate that pictographs were the earliest form of writing created by humans. These characters were drawn to depict the physical characteristics of objects. For example, the character for “moon” resembles the crescent shape of the moon. In ancient times, … Read more

The Theory of Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Theory of Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. The Five Elements1. Origin of the Theory of Five Elements:The Theory of Five Elements is the essence of traditional Chinese culture, referring to the movement of five fundamental substances: Wood (growth, gentleness, smoothness), Fire (warmth, rising, brightness), Earth (transformation, support, acceptance), Metal (cleansing, refinement, contraction), and Water (coolness, nourishment, downward flow).Ancient Chinese people recognized … Read more

Symptoms of Excess Yin in Women

Symptoms of Excess Yin in Women

In daily life or work, if in a group, the female energy surpasses that of the males, we use the term “Yin Sheng Yang Shuai” to describe it. In fact, “Yin Sheng Yang Shuai” originates from a TCM theory regarding a pathological condition called “Yin Sheng Ge Yang”, which can also be abbreviated as “Ge … Read more

Understanding 8 Methods of TCM to Protect Yang Energy During the Cold Winter Season

Understanding 8 Methods of TCM to Protect Yang Energy During the Cold Winter Season

This official account is from the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Capital TCM” above to follow. Source: China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Author: Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Lu Weimin As the saying goes, “During the minor cold, the temperature can drop … Read more