5 Elements Flashcards
What body fluid is associated with wood?
Tears
What sense organ is associated with water?
Ear
In the controlling sequence, which element is STRONGER? (The controlled or the controlling element)
The controlling element, the Grandparent
What element is associated with urine?
Water
Animal/Domestic Animal of wood?
Fish/Lamb
Which 5 element sequence is a mother-son relationship?
Generating (inter-promoting)
In the controlling sequence, which element NEEDS the other?
The CONTROLLING elements needs the CONTROLLED; Grandparent needs the grandchild
What tissue is associated with metal?
Skin
Which element is passionate, energetic?
Fire
What tissue is associated with fire?
vessels
Which grain is associated with water?
Millet
Which 5 element sequence represents a relationship that is mutually beneficial, or “goes both ways”?
Generating (inter-promoting) Mother-Son
What is the odor associated with fire?
Scorched
What is the emotion associated with water?
Fear
Which element is neutral?
Earth
What is the odor associated with wood?
Rancid
Which aspect of the spirit is associated with wood?
Ethereal Soul (Hun)
Animal/Domestic Animal of earth?
Human/Cow
Which element is centered?
Earth
Which element is stable?
Earth
What is the odor associated with earth?
Fragrant
According to the cosmological sequence, which element is the foundation of all other elements?
Water
What tissue is associated with earth?
Muscle
Which grain is associated with earth?
Rice
Which planet is associated with earth?
Saturn
What sense organ is associated with fire?
Tongue
Animal/Domestic Animal of water?
Shell-covered/Pig
In the controlling sequence, the element that is CONTROLLED is known as the? (Grandchild or Grandparent)
Grandchild
Which element can be molded and hardened, malleable?
Metal
What is the emotion associated with earth?
Pensiveness
Which element represents years 12-24 of your life?
Fire
Which element has expansive outward movement?
Wood
What element is associated with the ears?
Water
Which element can be bent and straightened (flexible)?
Wood
Which element represents growth and flourishing?
Wood
Which two conditions will lead to a pathological generating cycle of the elements?
- Mother affecting Son (giving bad milk)
2. Son affecting Mother (taking too much milk)
Which grain is associated with fire?
Beans
What sense organ is associated with metal?
Nose
Which element moves upward?
Fire
What tissue is associated with water?
Bone
What are the preheaven numbers? (1-10)
1-5
Which element is represented by strength, loyalty, and power?
Metal
Water manifests where on the body?
Head Hair
What are the post heaven #’s? (1-10)
6-10
Which sound is associated with water?
Groaning
Which grain is associated with metal?
Hemp
In the controlling sequence, the element that CONTROLS the other element is called the? (Grandfather or Grandchild)
Grandparent
Which planet is associated with water?
Mercury
Which sound is associated with wood?
Shouting
What element is associated with the nose?
Metal
Without the controlling sequence, elements would be in ________ from the generating cycle? (Excess or Deficiency)
excess
Which aspect of the spirit is associated with fire?
Mind (Shen)
Which two 5 element cycles represent physiological relationships in the body?
Generating (inter-promoting) and Controlling (interacting)
Which 5 element sequence shows the pathological relationship of the Controlling sequence?
Overacting
Which aspect of the spirit is associated with earth?
Intellect (Yi)
What element is associated with the tongue?
Fire
Which element wants to help others, nourish them?
Water
What body fluid is associated with earth?
Saliva
Which element is inward movement?
Metal
What conditions will lead to one element overacting on the other?
- Controlling (grandparent) element too strong
2. Controlled (grandchild) element too weak
Which element is cold and moist?
Water
What order are the elements in according to the Cosmological Sequence?
1 Water, 2 Fire, 3 Wood, 4 Metal, 5 Earth
Fire manifests where in the body?
Complexion
According to the cosmological sequence, the vertical axis between kidney, spleen and heart corresponds to the relationship of?
Essence, Qi, Mind (respectively)
What element is associated with sweat?
Fire
Which element is contracting?
Metal
Which element gives birth to all things?
Earth
Which element is described as prosperity, positive, clear, hope?
Wood
Which grain is associated with wood?
Wheat
Which element is represented in ages 24-36?
Earth
Animal/Domestic Animal of metal?
Mammals/Dog
Which element represents your stage of life at 48-60 years old?
Water
Which element represents the first 12 years of life?
Wood
Which element flows downward?
Water
What conditions will lead to an element insulting (counteracting) another?
- Controlling (grandparent) element too sweet (weak)
2. Controlled (grandchild) element too strong
Which 5 element sequence of physiological relationships in the body occurs in the day time, “generating yang”?
Generating (inter-promoting)
Which element wants harmony and their own space?
Earth
Which sound is associated with metal?
Crying
According to the cosmological, which element flows downward to warm the Kidney?
Heart Fire
Which sound is associated with earth?
Singing
Animal/Domestic Animal of fire?
Birds/Chicken
What element is associated with the sense of touching/speech?
Fire
Which planet is associated with wood?
Jupiter
What is the odor associated with metal?
Rotten
What are three 5 element cycles that represent pathological relationships of the elements?
Overacting, Insulting (counteracting), Mutual Affecting (pathological generating)
Which element is downward?
Water
Which element is sowing and reaping?
Earth
What sense organ is associated with earth?
Mouth
What sense organ is associated with wood?
Eyes
According to the cosmological sequence, which element flows upward to nourish the Heart?
Water (kidneys)
Which element flares upward?
Fire
What body fluid is associated with metal?
Mucus
Which element is represented in your stage of life at 36-48 years of life?
Metal
What is the odor associated with water?
Putrid
Which planet is associated with fire?
Mars
Which planet is associated with metal?
Venus
Which aspect of the spirit is associated with metal?
Corporeal Soul (Po)
What element is associated with the mouth?
Earth
Which aspect of the spirit is associated with water?
Will-Power (Zhi)
Wood manifests where in the body?
Nails
What tissue is associated with earth?
Muscle
What body fluid is associated with fire?
Sweat
Metal manifests where on the body?
Body Hair
Earth manifests where on the body?
Lips
What body fluid is associated with water?
Urine
What element is associated with saliva?
Earth
What element is associated with mucus?
Metal
What element is associated with the eyes?
Wood
