Understanding the Five Elements: Why Are There Five?

Understanding the Five Elements: Why Are There Five?

Why are there five elements? The purpose of establishing the theory of the wǔ xíng (五行, Five Elements) is to select the most fundamental key points along the trajectory of the interaction between yīn (阴) and yáng (阳), allowing for the control of the entire movement’s trajectory through mastery of these points. These points must … Read more

The Interactions of the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Interactions of the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Foundations of TCM Philosophy The Interactions of the Five Elements Question:What is the generation cycle of the Five Elements? What is the order? Answer:The generation cycle of the Five Elements refers to the orderly relationships of nurturing, supporting, and promoting among the five categories: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Order: Starting from Wood, … Read more