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M. Fidellio
| | Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 17:13: | |
What is exactly the 5-elements theory and is it significant only in Acupuncture or also in other fields of Chinese thought and arts?
Marco. |
Holger Wendt
| | Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 23:58: | |
Dear Marco
The 5 element theory is a systemologic thinking/perception/distinguishing of the different qualities in the changing phases of Yin-Yang. It gives a system to perceive/distinguish almost everything manifest. So it can be used in all fields. example; Wood - idea, Fire - maturity, Spleen - manifestation, Metal - Completion.. and so on. It is a structure of perception that is really rewarding to explore and never stops fascinating. There is always more to discover. |
Shmuel Halevi
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2003 - 08:47: | |
It is very true what Holger writes, and just to illustrate, here is a table presenting the various manifestations of the elements' energies as physical phenomena in almost every aspect of our physical world:
| Wood | Fire | Earth | Metal | Water | | liver | heart | spleen | lung | kidney | | sight | speaking | taste | smell | hearing | | tendons | b.vessels | flesh | skin | bones | | nails | tongue | lips | b.hair | ears | | anger | joy | obsession | sorrow | fear | | wind | heat | dampness | dryness | cold | | spring | summer | long summer | automn | winter | | east | south | center | west | north | | sour | bitter | sweet | spicy | salty |
...and so on.  |
M. Fidellio
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 22:49: | |
Thank you both for your replies, I really appreciate it.
Marco  |
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