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5 Elements Flashcards

1
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What body fluid is associated with wood?

A

Tears

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2
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What sense organ is associated with water?

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Ear

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3
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In the controlling sequence, which element is STRONGER? (The controlled or the controlling element)

A

The controlling element, the Grandparent

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4
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What element is associated with urine?

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Water

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5
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Animal/Domestic Animal of wood?

A

Fish/Lamb

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6
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Which 5 element sequence is a mother-son relationship?

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Generating (inter-promoting)

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7
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In the controlling sequence, which element NEEDS the other?

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The CONTROLLING elements needs the CONTROLLED; Grandparent needs the grandchild

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8
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What tissue is associated with metal?

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Skin

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9
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Which element is passionate, energetic?

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Fire

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10
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What tissue is associated with fire?

A

vessels

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10
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Which grain is associated with water?

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Millet

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11
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Which 5 element sequence represents a relationship that is mutually beneficial, or “goes both ways”?

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Generating (inter-promoting) Mother-Son

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12
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What is the odor associated with fire?

A

Scorched

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12
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What is the emotion associated with water?

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Fear

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13
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Which element is neutral?

A

Earth

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15
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What is the odor associated with wood?

A

Rancid

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16
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Which aspect of the spirit is associated with wood?

A

Ethereal Soul (Hun)

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16
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Animal/Domestic Animal of earth?

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Human/Cow

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17
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Which element is centered?

A

Earth

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18
Q

Which element is stable?

A

Earth

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19
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What is the odor associated with earth?

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Fragrant

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20
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According to the cosmological sequence, which element is the foundation of all other elements?

A

Water

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21
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What tissue is associated with earth?

A

Muscle

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21
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Which grain is associated with earth?

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Rice

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23
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Which planet is associated with earth?

A

Saturn

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24
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What sense organ is associated with fire?

A

Tongue

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24
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Animal/Domestic Animal of water?

A

Shell-covered/Pig

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25
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In the controlling sequence, the element that is CONTROLLED is known as the? (Grandchild or Grandparent)

A

Grandchild

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26
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Which element can be molded and hardened, malleable?

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Metal

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27
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What is the emotion associated with earth?

A

Pensiveness

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28
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Which element represents years 12-24 of your life?

A

Fire

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30
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Which element has expansive outward movement?

A

Wood

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31
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What element is associated with the ears?

A

Water

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32
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Which element can be bent and straightened (flexible)?

A

Wood

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33
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Which element represents growth and flourishing?

A

Wood

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34
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Which two conditions will lead to a pathological generating cycle of the elements?

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  1. Mother affecting Son (giving bad milk)

2. Son affecting Mother (taking too much milk)

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34
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Which grain is associated with fire?

A

Beans

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35
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What sense organ is associated with metal?

A

Nose

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36
Q

Which element moves upward?

A

Fire

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36
Q

What tissue is associated with water?

A

Bone

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37
Q

What are the preheaven numbers? (1-10)

A

1-5

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39
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Which element is represented by strength, loyalty, and power?

A

Metal

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39
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Water manifests where on the body?

A

Head Hair

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40
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What are the post heaven #’s? (1-10)

A

6-10

40
Q

Which sound is associated with water?

A

Groaning

41
Q

Which grain is associated with metal?

A

Hemp

42
Q

In the controlling sequence, the element that CONTROLS the other element is called the? (Grandfather or Grandchild)

A

Grandparent

42
Q

Which planet is associated with water?

A

Mercury

43
Q

Which sound is associated with wood?

A

Shouting

44
Q

What element is associated with the nose?

A

Metal

45
Q

Without the controlling sequence, elements would be in ________ from the generating cycle? (Excess or Deficiency)

A

excess

45
Q

Which aspect of the spirit is associated with fire?

A

Mind (Shen)

47
Q

Which two 5 element cycles represent physiological relationships in the body?

A

Generating (inter-promoting) and Controlling (interacting)

51
Q

Which 5 element sequence shows the pathological relationship of the Controlling sequence?

A

Overacting

52
Q

Which aspect of the spirit is associated with earth?

A

Intellect (Yi)

54
Q

What element is associated with the tongue?

A

Fire

55
Q

Which element wants to help others, nourish them?

A

Water

56
Q

What body fluid is associated with earth?

A

Saliva

57
Q

Which element is inward movement?

A

Metal

58
Q

What conditions will lead to one element overacting on the other?

A
  1. Controlling (grandparent) element too strong

2. Controlled (grandchild) element too weak

59
Q

Which element is cold and moist?

A

Water

60
Q

What order are the elements in according to the Cosmological Sequence?

A

1 Water, 2 Fire, 3 Wood, 4 Metal, 5 Earth

63
Q

Fire manifests where in the body?

A

Complexion

64
Q

According to the cosmological sequence, the vertical axis between kidney, spleen and heart corresponds to the relationship of?

A

Essence, Qi, Mind (respectively)

65
Q

What element is associated with sweat?

A

Fire

66
Q

Which element is contracting?

A

Metal

67
Q

Which element gives birth to all things?

A

Earth

69
Q

Which element is described as prosperity, positive, clear, hope?

A

Wood

71
Q

Which grain is associated with wood?

A

Wheat

72
Q

Which element is represented in ages 24-36?

A

Earth

73
Q

Animal/Domestic Animal of metal?

A

Mammals/Dog

75
Q

Which element represents your stage of life at 48-60 years old?

A

Water

77
Q

Which element represents the first 12 years of life?

A

Wood

78
Q

Which element flows downward?

A

Water

82
Q

What conditions will lead to an element insulting (counteracting) another?

A
  1. Controlling (grandparent) element too sweet (weak)

2. Controlled (grandchild) element too strong

83
Q

Which 5 element sequence of physiological relationships in the body occurs in the day time, “generating yang”?

A

Generating (inter-promoting)

84
Q

Which element wants harmony and their own space?

A

Earth

85
Q

Which sound is associated with metal?

A

Crying

86
Q

According to the cosmological, which element flows downward to warm the Kidney?

A

Heart Fire

87
Q

Which sound is associated with earth?

A

Singing

91
Q

Animal/Domestic Animal of fire?

A

Birds/Chicken

92
Q

What element is associated with the sense of touching/speech?

A

Fire

93
Q

Which planet is associated with wood?

A

Jupiter

94
Q

What is the odor associated with metal?

A

Rotten

95
Q

What are three 5 element cycles that represent pathological relationships of the elements?

A

Overacting, Insulting (counteracting), Mutual Affecting (pathological generating)

97
Q

Which element is downward?

A

Water

99
Q

Which element is sowing and reaping?

A

Earth

100
Q

What sense organ is associated with earth?

A

Mouth

101
Q

What sense organ is associated with wood?

A

Eyes

104
Q

According to the cosmological sequence, which element flows upward to nourish the Heart?

A

Water (kidneys)

106
Q

Which element flares upward?

A

Fire

107
Q

What body fluid is associated with metal?

A

Mucus

108
Q

Which element is represented in your stage of life at 36-48 years of life?

A

Metal

110
Q

What is the odor associated with water?

A

Putrid

112
Q

Which planet is associated with fire?

A

Mars

115
Q

Which planet is associated with metal?

A

Venus

117
Q

Which aspect of the spirit is associated with metal?

A

Corporeal Soul (Po)

120
Q

What element is associated with the mouth?

A

Earth

126
Q

Which aspect of the spirit is associated with water?

A

Will-Power (Zhi)

127
Q

Wood manifests where in the body?

A

Nails

128
Q

What tissue is associated with earth?

A

Muscle

132
Q

What body fluid is associated with fire?

A

Sweat

133
Q

Metal manifests where on the body?

A

Body Hair

138
Q

Earth manifests where on the body?

A

Lips

144
Q

What body fluid is associated with water?

A

Urine

146
Q

What element is associated with saliva?

A

Earth

150
Q

What element is associated with mucus?

A

Metal

162
Q

What element is associated with the eyes?

A

Wood

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