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The Five Elements interact through generation and overcoming.
Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood; this represents development.
Overcoming: Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, Water overcomes Fire, Fire overcomes Metal, Metal overcomes Wood; this represents balance.
In Daoist medicine, the concepts of “Five Elements, Five Qi, Five Organs, Five Tastes, and Five Colors” are interconnected, mutually supporting and overcoming each other. The harmony of the Five Elements directly affects bodily functions; any imbalance can lead to corresponding physical symptoms. Therefore, understanding the Five Elements in the body is essential for health.
Wood
Season of Wood: Spring.
Organs of Wood: Liver, Gallbladder, Eyes. When working too hard, the first organ to protect is the liver. The liver is the organ that stores blood in the body; if you work excessively, it must work hard to store blood. The Five Elements are originally generated in the order of Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney. If the liver is overworked and weak, it affects the Heart, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney, and the accumulated anger from overwork can also harm the liver. Therefore, snacks during overtime work can include sour foods, such as preserved plums. If any organ associated with Wood feels uncomfortable, consuming more green foods, which correspond to the liver and gallbladder, is beneficial. These foods are rich in chlorophyll, vitamins, and fiber, which help the organs expel toxins from the body.
Emotions of Wood: Anger.
Taste of Wood: Sour.
Foods of Wood: Green foods.
Recommended Foods: Cabbage, Bok Choy, Spinach, and other leafy vegetables.
Fire
Season of Fire: Summer.
Organs of Fire: Heart, Small Intestine, Tongue.
Emotions of Fire: Joy.
Taste of Fire: Bitter.
Foods of Fire: Red foods. The heart belongs to Fire, and during this time, it is easy to have excess heat, leading to restlessness and increased heart rate, which burdens the heart. Therefore, it is crucial to nourish the heart in summer. In addition to consuming heart-nourishing foods, according to the principle of overcoming in the Five Elements, the Kidney overcomes Heart Fire, so nourishing Kidney Qi in winter is a wise approach. The best foods for heart nourishment are red foods, which correspond to the red blood and the heart responsible for blood circulation. People with poor complexion and cold extremities can benefit from consuming more of these foods.
Recommended Foods: Red beans, Red dates, Carrots, Red peppers, Tomatoes.
Earth
Season of Earth: Late Summer. This refers to the period after the hot summer when it begins to rain.
Organs of Earth: Spleen, Stomach, Mouth.
Emotions of Earth: Worry.
Taste of Earth: Sweet.
Foods of Earth: Yellow foods. Late summer is the wettest time of the year. Excess humidity can harm the Spleen and Stomach, affecting appetite, which is why we often lack appetite in the summer. During this time, it is important to consume “more sweet and more bitter”; eating sweet foods can replenish Spleen Qi. According to the Five Elements, the Fire element (Heart) nourishes the Earth element (Spleen), and consuming bitter foods that strengthen the heart also benefits the Spleen. If there are issues with the Earth organs, yellow foods correspond to them. The Spleen and Stomach play a role in nutrient supply in the body; when they are well-regulated, Qi and blood will be abundant.
Recommended Foods: Oranges, Pumpkins, Corn, Yellow soybeans, Sweet potatoes.
Metal
Season of Metal: Autumn. In autumn, the lungs should be well-nourished, as cough is the most common ailment, influenced by the spirit of the Five Elements. In autumn, plants begin to wither, which can easily lead to feelings of melancholy.
Organs of Metal: Lungs, Large Intestine, Nose.
Emotions of Metal: Sadness.
Taste of Metal: Spicy.
Foods of Metal: White foods. Metal foods primarily correspond to the lungs and are mostly white foods. They are neutral and cool in nature, can strengthen the lungs and clear the voice, promote gastrointestinal motility, enhance metabolism, and give skin elasticity and luster.
Recommended Foods: Pears, White radishes, Yam, Almonds, Lilies, White fungus.
Water
Season of Water: Winter.
Organs of Water: Kidneys, Bladder, Ears. Excessive eating out can harm the kidneys, which are the organs we care about most. A common trait of chefs is the heavy use of oil and salt, which makes food more flavorful. However, salty taste belongs to Water and is beneficial in moderation; excessive intake is detrimental. If the complexion is dark, it may indicate kidney issues.
Emotions of Water: Fear.
Taste of Water: Salty.
Foods of Water: Black foods. These foods correspond to the kidneys and bones. Regular consumption can help maintain normal metabolism related to the kidneys, bladder, and bones, preventing excess water retention that can cause edema and strengthening the bones.
(Excerpt from: Daoist Medical Knowledge)
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