Lecture 2- The Five Elements in TCM
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What is the controlling cycle for the Metal element?

  • Metal controls Fire
  • Metal controls Earth
  • Metal controls Wood (correct)
  • Metal controls Water

    • What is the insulting cycle?

  • When an element backlashes its controller (correct)
  • When an element is in excess
  • When an element is deficient
  • When an element generates its controller

    • Which element is associated with the emotion of joy and anxiety?

  • Water
  • Earth
  • Fire (correct)
  • Metal

    • Which element is associated with the secretion of mucous?

    <p>Metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is associated with the sense of taste?

    <p>Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is associated with the emotion of fear and shock?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is associated with the secretion of saliva?

    <p>Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is associated with the sense of hearing?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element generates the Wood element?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is commanded by the Heart?

    <p>Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty incorporated the 5 elements into mainstream Chinese medicine?

    <p>Song Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to TCM, which element 'permits sowing, growing and reaping'?

    <p>Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is associated with the quality of being 'combustible and warming'?

    <p>Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element creates Earth from ashes in the generating cycle?

    <p>Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element creates Water by containing in the generating cycle?

    <p>Metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element creates Wood by nourishing in the generating cycle?

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    Which dynasty saw the decline in the use of the 5 elements in TCM?

    <p>Zhou Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is associated with the quality of being 'workable and solid'?

    <p>Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fire is insulted by...

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    Earth is insulted by...

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    Water generates (commands) ...

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    Wood controls..

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    Water insults...

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    If the controller is in deficiency, the pathology will exist in the controlled

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    If the controller is in excess, the pathology will exist in the controlled

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    Study Notes

    Controlling and Insulating Cycles

    • The Metal element controls the Water element in the controlling cycle.
    • The insulating cycle involves elements that produce a counteractive effect against another.

    Associated Emotions and Bodily Functions

    • Joy and anxiety are connected to the Fire element.
    • The secretion of mucous is related to the Metal element.
    • The sense of taste is linked to the Earth element.
    • Fear and shock are associated with the Water element.
    • The secretion of saliva is connected to the Earth element.
    • The sense of hearing is linked to the Water element.

    Generating and Controlling Relationships

    • The Wood element is generated by the Water element.
    • The Heart commands the Fire element.
    • The Zhou Dynasty incorporated the 5 elements into mainstream Chinese medicine.

    Agricultural and Quality Associations

    • The Earth element 'permits sowing, growing, and reaping.'
    • The Fire element is characterized by being 'combustible and warming.'
    • Earth is created from ashes during the generating cycle.

    Relationships in the Generating Cycle

    • Water is created by containing within the generating cycle through the Metal element.
    • Wood is nourished and generated by the Water element.

    Historical Context

    • The decline in the use of the 5 elements in TCM occurred during the Ming Dynasty.

    Elemental Qualities

    • The Earth element embodies qualities of being 'workable and solid.'

    Insulting Relationships

    • Fire is insulted by the Metal element.
    • Earth is insulted by the Water element.
    • Water generates (commands) Wood.
    • Wood controls Water.
    • Water insults Fire.

    Pathology Relationships

    • If the controlling element is in deficiency, pathology exists in the controlled element.
    • If the controlling element is in excess, pathology also exists in the controlled element.

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