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The Five Elements 5 elements

The five elements are the basic elements that make up the universe. Health and harmony on all levels are based upon the balance of these forces.

Correspondences of the Five Elements
Element
Wood
Fire Earth Metal Water
Yin
Liver
Heart
Spleen
Lungs
Kidneys
Yang
Gallbladder
Small Intestine
Stomach
Large Intestine
Urinary Bladder
Color
Green/Blue
Red
Yellow
White
Black
Manifests
Nails
Complexion
Lips
Body Hair, Skin
Head Hair
Sense Organ
Eyes
Tongue
Mouth
Nose
Ears
Rules Over
Ligaments, Tendons, Sinews
Blood & Vessels
Muscles
Skin, Mucous Membranes
Bones, Teeth, Marrow, Nerves
Opens into
Eyes
Tongue
Mouth
Nose
Ears
Physiognomy
Eyes
Nose, Tongue
Tongue, Mouth
Cheeks & Nostils
Ears
Instinct
Emotion
Spirit
Conscience
Health
Will
Sound
Shouting
Laughter & Talkative
Singing
Weep, Wailing
Groan, Complaining
Odor
Rancid, Goatish
Scorched (Burnt)
Fragrant
Rotten, Rank
Putrid (Urine)
Emotion
Anger, Jealousy
Joy
Anxiety, Pensiveness
Sorrow, Grief
Fear, Depression
Cooking
Steam
Raw
Stew
Bake
Sauteed
Season
Spring
Summer
Late Summer, Indian Summer
Autumn
Winter
Development
Birth
Growth
Change
Decline
Death
Strained By
Reading
Walking
Sitting
Lying Down
Standing

The Five Elements interact in two positive ways. see illustrations

The Five Elements interact in two negative ways. see illustrations