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The theory of the Five Elements, like the theory of Yin and Yang, originated in ancient China. In ancient times, people believed that Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water were essential elements in daily life and production, and they are also the five fundamental elements that constitute the normal changes in nature. For example, Water … Read more
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
Documenting life experiences through words, spreading love and health through WeChat public accounts! The theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) has had a profound impact on the development of Chinese medicine, similar to the theory of Yin and Yang (Yin Yang). It has become an integral part of the unique theoretical system of Traditional … Read more
In this complex world, every individual is unique, possessing distinct personality traits and life trajectories. In ancient Chinese metaphysics, the theory of the Five Elements reveals the mysterious and profound connection between personality and destiny. By understanding your Five Element attributes, you may gain clearer self-awareness, leverage your strengths, avoid weaknesses, and move towards a … Read more
The Five Elements are revealed through the research method of “observing the heavens and examining the earth, understanding human affairs,” which uncovers the laws of the movement and change of Qi in nature throughout the year. The Neijing places the Five Elements alongside Yin and Yang, considering both as the source of life.The theory of … Read more
The concept of the Five Elements refers to the five substances: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, and their laws of movement and change. The Five Elements summarize the operational laws of the five seasonal climates and the interrelations of the five climatic conditions: Wind, Heat, Humidity, Dryness, and Cold.In simple terms, the Five Elements … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth 1. The Five Directions and Five Elements: The East is Wood, the South is Fire, the West is Metal, the North is Water, and the Center is Earth. This corresponds to the meaning of the He Tu: “One and six are North … Read more
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
Why is the average lifespan of modern people only seventy to eighty years, with most dying from diseases? Why has the expected lifespan of people today decreased by nearly one-third compared to ancient times? Who has stolen these precious forty to fifty years of life from us? In my long medical career, I have encountered … Read more
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