The Five Elements Theory (五行学说) is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offering a symbolic and functional map of how the natural world and the human body interact.
The five elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — are more than physical substances. In TCM, they represent phases of transformation, cycles of energy, and the relationships between organs, emotions, seasons, colors, and more.
By understanding the Five Elements, we gain insight into physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment within the holistic framework of TCM.
