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
The Five Elements are revealed through the research method of “observing the heavens and examining the earth, understanding human affairs,” which uncovers the laws of the movement and change of Qi in nature throughout the year. The Neijing places the Five Elements alongside Yin and Yang, considering both as the source of life.The theory of … Read more
Like traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and acupuncture, Qigong is also an important component of TCM. However, many people who are not specialists in Qigong find it difficult to clearly articulate what Qigong actually is. In reality, the ambiguity surrounding the concept of Qigong is the starting point for pseudo-Qigong and cults like “FLG” to exploit … Read more
TCM Book Club Issue 919 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners Author/ Zhang Qiaowen Editor/Wali ⊙ Proofreader/Zheng Xiancheng IIntroduction： The treatment plan for patients is entirely based on meridian diagnosis, combined with individual symptom presentations and the theory of qi transformation. Relying solely on experience points or special effect points for treatment … Read more
Acupuncture is a unique method of treating diseases in China, characterized by its “internal treatment of external diseases”. It treats various ailments through the conduction of meridians and acupoints, along with specific techniques.The history of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is profound and extensive. Acupuncture medicine is an essential component of traditional Chinese medicine, having developed … Read more
According to TCM theory, the elements of a “pattern” (zheng) include clinical manifestations (symptoms, signs, or primarysyndromes, secondarysyndromes) and pathogenesis (etiology, location, nature, severity, or primary pathogenesis, secondary pathogenesis). In a broad sense, a pattern includes syndromes, pattern elements, and pattern names.Symptoms + Signs = Syndromes.Based on syndromes, the pattern elements are deduced from the … Read more