The 5 Element Diagram of Cycles, Organs, & Associations
The following 5 Element diagram show the Generating, Controlling, and Insulting Sequences of the 5 Elements. It also shows the Zang Fu organs, and a few key associations for each.
The 5 Element Diagram of Cycles, Organs, & Associations
References Used
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General Theory
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Yin & Yang
Origins & History of TCM
Shen (Spirit) in Chinese Medicine
6 Extraordinary Organs
The Vital Substances
Blood (Xue)
Jin Ye (Body Fluids)
Jing (Essence)
Qi (Life Force)
Forms of Qi
Functions of Qi
Relationship of Qi & Blood
Internal Organs (Zang Fu)
Lung (Yin Organ)
Large Intestine (Yang Organ)
Stomach (Yang Organ)
Spleen (Yin Organ)
Heart (Yin Organ)
Small Intestine (Yang Organ)
Bladder (Yang Organ)
Kidney (Yin Organ)
Pericardium (Yin Organ)
Gallbladder (Yang Organ)
Liver (Yin Organ)
Zang Fu Organ Relationships
Causes of Illness
The 5 Elements
The 5 Elements or Phases
5 Elements Cycle Diagram
5 Elements Relationships
5 Elements Associations
5 Elements Aggresive Energy Tx