Chinese Medicine
The Five Element Theory
The Five Element Theory assigns an organ and its function to a corresponding element (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and then describes the functional relationship among organs. Within the conceptual framework of Chinese Medicine, a holistic manifestation of body functioning requires the co-ordination of organ functions. A functional imbalance in an organ will not only affect its own performance but also can have an influence on the functioning of other organs.
For instance, a problem in the Liver (belonging to Wood) can affect the functioning of the digestive system, that is, the Spleen (belonging to Earth) because an excessive Wood influence can restrict the Earth. By and large, an appropriate “generation” and “suppression” relationship among organ functions is essential for the maintenance of optimal health. The holistic view of Chinese Medicine in relation to body function therefore forms the basis of the
“Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine”, which encompasses “Balancing Yin and Yang, Invigorating Normal Qi and Regulating the functioning of organs”.
For instance, a problem in the Liver (belonging to Wood) can affect the functioning of the digestive system, that is, the Spleen (belonging to Earth) because an excessive Wood influence can restrict the Earth. By and large, an appropriate “generation” and “suppression” relationship among organ functions is essential for the maintenance of optimal health. The holistic view of Chinese Medicine in relation to body function therefore forms the basis of the
“Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine”, which encompasses “Balancing Yin and Yang, Invigorating Normal Qi and Regulating the functioning of organs”.
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