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
From the observation of phenology, spring is characterized by the expansion of Qi, which controls or dominates the life activities in nature, hence it is named “Wood” Qi; summer is characterized by the rising movement of Qi, which controls or dominates life activities, hence it is named “Fire” Qi. Autumn is characterized by the inward … Read more
The Five Elements (Wu Xing) is a systematic view from ancient Chinese philosophy, widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Feng Shui, fortune-telling, physiognomy, and divination. The significance of the Five Elements encompasses five basic dynamics through the evolution of Yin and Yang: Metal (Jin, 代表敛聚), Wood (Mu, 代表生长), Water (Shui, 代表浸润), Fire (Huo, 代表破灭), … Read more
Understanding a City Starting from the Museum…… Follow The Five Elements (Wu Xing) is an ancient Chinese materialistic view, widely used in philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and divination. The Five Elements refer to: Metal (Jin); Wood (Mu); Water (Shui); Fire (Huo); Earth (Tu). It is believed that nature is composed of these five elements, … Read more
Previously, we had a general understanding of Yin and Yang, knowing that Yin and Yang are a summary of the dual aspects of things. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is not only Yin and Yang but also the Five Elements (Wu Xing). Most people may have heard of the Five Elements, which are Metal … Read more
1. The Five Elements represent five colors in the cycle of the four seasons. Historical records indicate that pictographs were the earliest form of writing created by humans. These characters were drawn to depict the physical characteristics of objects. For example, the character for “moon” resembles the crescent shape of the moon. In ancient times, … 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