The Correspondence Between the Five Elements and Five Colors, and Their Relation to the Five Organs
The correspondence between the Five Elements (五行) and Five Colors (五色), and their relation to the Five Organs (五脏).
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Foundations of Destiny: The Five Elements and the Five Organs
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emphasis is placed on the “Five Elements, Five Qi, Five Organs, Five Flavors, and Five Colors,” which are interrelated and mutually supportive, existing in a relationship of generation and restriction. The harmony of the Five Elements directly affects the functioning of the body; any excess or deficiency in any aspect … Read more
Yin-Yang and the Five Elements in Nourishing the Organs: Unveiling Ancient Wisdom for Body Balance
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the human body is a microcosm interconnected with nature, where the health of the five organs is closely related to the balance of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. In the Huangdi Neijing and the theories of Master Ni Hai Xia, the “Five Evils” are significant pathways for disease invasion, … Read more
Balancing the Five Organs
TCM enthusiasts know that the five organs—Lung (Fei), Liver (Gan), Kidney (Shen), Heart (Xin), and Spleen (Pi)—are associated with the five elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. The functions of these organs are interrelated through the principles of generation and overcoming. When learning about TCM health preservation, one typically starts from this understanding of … Read more
The Relationship Between the Five Elements and the Five Organs in the Huangdi Neijing
The Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经) discusses the relationship between the Five Elements (五行) and the Five Organs (五脏) in the fourth chapter of the Jinkui Zhenyan Lun (金匮真言论篇): Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water Five Organs: Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney East corresponds to the color green, associated with the Liver (肝), opening to the … Read more
The Five Seasonal Health Practices in Traditional Chinese Medicine
In the fast-paced modern life, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to health and wellness. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes the balance and harmony of the body. It not only focuses on the treatment of diseases but also emphasizes how to live in a healthy state to prevent the occurrence of diseases. … Read more
Five Elements Energy Cupping Therapy
Five Elements Energy Cupping The Five Elements Energy Cupping is based on traditional fire cupping, utilizing the principles of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) and the dynamic changes of Yin and Yang in the human body to create a personalized treatment plan for each individual. This therapy aims to unblock meridians, balance Yin and Yang, … Read more
Understanding the Five Elements and Six Excesses in TCM: An Introduction
Traditional Chinese Medicine Popularization | Opinions may be controversial; content is for reference only. Written by | Anonymous Editor | Zichu Introduction to the Five Elements and Six Excesses What are the “Five Elements”? The Five Elements refer to the ancient Chinese classification of the world into five categories: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. … Read more
Understanding the Five Elements and Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)
Author| Anonymous Editor| Zichu Introduction to the Five Elements and Six Excesses What are the “Five Elements”? The Five Elements refer to the five categories of properties—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—used by ancient Chinese people to differentiate all things in the world, serving as a philosophical method to understand, grasp, and transform the world. … Read more
The Theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Zang-Fu and Interior-Exterior Relationships
The Theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Zang-Fu and Interior-Exterior Relationships Our ancestors discovered and believed that the natural world is a vast universe, while the human body is a small universe. In nature, there are the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, while in the human body, there … Read more