Ch. 11 Master's; Five Elements

Question 1

The energies of heart (yin) and small intestine (yang) and of red blood circulations.

Redness; irritated, sensitive, allergic skin; excessive heat and perspiration; couperose; irritated, red, sensitive scalp; issues of red blood circulation.

Heart: upper lip and tip of nose and around nostrils
Small Intestine: forehead

Answer 1

Fire

Question 2

The energies of spleen (yin) and stomach (yang) and of lymph circulation.

Blemishes, toxicity acne, psoriasis, enlarged pores; heavy-looking hair, pimples on scalp; lymph circulation problems.

Spleen: bridge of nose and sides above the nostrils
Stomach: (extension of the spleen area): over the cheekbones, on both sides; also the frontal part of the neck, below the jaw and between the large intestine areas.

Answer 2

Earth

Question 3

The energies of lungs (yin) to move vital energy throughout the body and large intestine (yang).

Dry, dull, lifeless skin; dry scalp and brittle hair; rashes, eczema.

Lungs: cheeks extended from the jawbone to the ears, on both sides 
Large Intestine (extension of the lung area): down the sides of the neck, on both sides

Answer 3

Metal

Question 4

The energies of kidney (yin) and bladder (yang) and of water movement.

Problems with sweating; dehydration, lack of tone, wrinkles; scalp lacking tone; limp hair with no volume; and water retention.

Kidney: lower part of the circle around the eyes
Bladder: upper part of the circle around the eyes, as well as the hairline, above the forehead

Answer 4

Water

Question 5

The energies of liver (yin) and gallbladder (yang) and of overall vital energy circulation.

Oily skin, blackheads, hyper-pigmentation, oily scalp and hair; issues of vital-energy circulation.

Liver: between the eyebrows
Gallbladder: temple areas

Answer 5

Wood