Five Element Theory in Acupuncture

Besides Yin and Yang, the theory of 5 Elements is the basis of philosophy Acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine/TCM).

According to the theory of 5 elements, every phenomenon that occurs both in macro cosmos (universe) and micro cosmos (human) are classified in the 5 elements, such as Wood, Fire, Soil, Metal, and Water.

Five element theory was first developed at the time of Yin and the Zhou Dynasty 1600-221 BC years. The Five Element is not in the "physical" but in the case of "characteristic". If there is No One of element, human can not life.



Symbolisms Five elements in macrocosmos:

1. Food Ingredients
Symbolist of Tree / Wood. Vegetation is the main source of food.
2. Energy
Symbolist of fire. Source of heat or energy is the sun.
3. Place and environment
The symbol of the Soil. Land or Soil is the source "Spirit of Earth"
4. Atmosphere / air
The atmosphere contains "Spirit of Heaven", the material of macro cosmos that we can breaths Oxigens (O2). Symbol of the metal.
5. Water.

For the occurrence of a healthy life will take place when the dynamic movement between the 5 elements to take place in each unity.


Categorization of Objects and Phenomena According to the Five Elements







Relationship of the 5 elements

Physiologist:

1. Sheng Cycle Law (mutual support).
2. Co Cycle Law (each other ti limit/control).

Pathologist:

1. Contra Sheng Cycle Law
2. Contra Co Cycle Law

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