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

Symptoms of Excess Yin in Women

Symptoms of Excess Yin in Women

In fact, Yin excess and Yang deficiency is a term derived from a pathological condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) known as “Yin excess obstructing Yang,” which can also be abbreviated as “obstructing Yang.” The character “格” in Chinese has at least four interpretations: first, it refers to a grid, such as graph paper; second, … Read more

Strong Yang Leads to Longevity, Weak Yang Leads to Early Death! Bad Luck? It Might Be Due to Insufficient Yang Qi!

Strong Yang Leads to Longevity, Weak Yang Leads to Early Death! Bad Luck? It Might Be Due to Insufficient Yang Qi!

What is Yang Qi? Yang Qi is the innate energy received from parents combined with the acquired energy from respiration and the essence of food transformed by the spleen and stomach. It plays a role in nourishing the body’s tissues and maintaining the functions of the organs. As one ages, Yang Qi gradually diminishes. What … Read more

A TCM Doctor Discusses the Twenty-Four Solar Terms and Reproductive Health

A TCM Doctor Discusses the Twenty-Four Solar Terms and Reproductive Health

Winter Solstice “The timing of nature and human affairs urges us on, the Winter Solstice brings forth Yang and Spring returns.” On this day, the daytime is the shortest, and the night is the longest. Yin is at its peak while Yang is at its lowest; the extreme of Yin gives birth to Yang, marking … Read more