The Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

​In Chinese Medicine, the five elements Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water creates a system for us to understand rhythms of nature , the human body, balance and transformation. Each element is linked to specific organs, emotions, seasons, and energetic qualities

🌳 Wood Associated with the Liver and Gallbladder. Represents growth, flexibility, and the energy of spring. Emotion: Anger.

🔥 Fire Linked to the Heart and Small Intestine. Symbolizes warmth, passion, and summer. Emotion: Joy.

🌍 Earth Connected to the Spleen and Stomach. Reflects nourishment, stability, and late summer. Emotion: Worry.

⚙️ Metal Related to the Lungs and Large Intestine. Embodies clarity, structure, and autumn. Emotion: Grief.

💧 Water Tied to the Kidneys and Bladder. Represents depth, wisdom, and winter. Emotion: Fear

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These elements interact in cycles of creation and control, guiding practitioners in diagnosing imbalances and restoring harmony.
When one element becomes excessive or deficient, it can affect physical health, emotional wellbeing, and energetic flow

 

 

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