(1) Physiology of the Tongue 1. Tongue Texture: The muscular tissue of the tongue, nourished by blood. 2. Tongue Coating: The white, semi-transparent mucous membrane on the surface of the tongue, formed by the upward movement of stomach qi. (2) Relationship Between the Tongue and Organs 1. Physiological Connection: The tongue has direct or indirect … 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
The Five Elements (五行) represent an ancient materialistic view in China, commonly applied in philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and divination. The Five Elements are: Metal (金), Wood (木), Water (水), Fire (火), and Earth (土). It is believed that nature is composed of these five elements, and their fluctuations lead to changes in the … Read more
The theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) is a worldview and methodology developed by ancient Chinese scholars to understand and explain nature, falling under the category of naive materialism. It has profoundly influenced the development of ancient Chinese philosophy. Based on the medical practices of physicians, the Five Elements theory gradually evolved into an … 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