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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
The term 五行 (wǔ xíng), commonly encountered in daily life, has recently prompted fans to inquire about its pronunciation. Many may not know whether to pronounce it as xing or hang. Today, I will provide a brief explanation, so let’s take a look. How to Pronounce the Five Elements The Five Elements can be pronounced … Read more
Editor’s Introduction The theory of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, originating from ancient philosophical thought, has long been a source of confusion for many practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Five Elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. While many seem to understand this concept, how many truly grasp the profound mysteries of … Read more
Editor’s Note As a child, I played the game of “Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth” without realizing that these elements are crucial components of the Five Elements theory, which is an essential theoretical system in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The intricate relationships of generation, overcoming, and transformation among the Five Elements are often not well … Read more
Summary of TCM Courses 01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive TCM Treatments for Common Diseases 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books From the observation of phenology, spring is characterized by the expansion of Qi, which controls or dominates the life activities in nature, hence referred to … Read more
When discussing the “Five Elements,” people naturally associate it with Yin-Yang, the Eight Trigrams, and the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, categorizing them into divination, physiognomy, and feng shui, leading some to consider it superstition. In fact, the theory of the Five Elements is far from being limited to divination and feng shui; it is … Read more
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 Five Elements are interrelated through generation and restriction. Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development. Restriction: Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, Metal restrains Wood. —- Restriction represents balance. Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes the … Read more
Taiji Luo Wanxiang The theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) is an important part of traditional Chinese culture and is closely related to colors. The Five Elements, namely Metal (Jin), Wood (Mu), Water (Shui), Fire (Huo), and Earth (Tu), each correspond to specific colors. These colors are not only visual representations but also contain … Read more
Understanding the Five Elements Virtue Carries All Things · Virtue Reigns the World The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and restriction. Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood.—-Generation represents development. Restriction: Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, Metal restrains … Read more