traditional Chinese medicine Flashcards
wood
associated with the liver and gallbladder, and is thought to be associated with the emotion of anger. it is associated with the spring season and the color green
fire
associated with the heart and small intestine, and is thought to be associated with the emotion of joy. It is associated with the summer season and the color red
earth
associated with the spleen and stomach, and is thought to be associated with the emotion of worry. It is associated with the late summer season and the color yello
metal
associated with the lung and large intestine, and is thought to be associated with the emotion of grief. It is associated with the autumn season and the color white
water
associated with the kidney and bladder, and is thought to be associated with the emotion of fear. It is associated with the winter season and the color black
sour
associated with the liver and gallbladder, and is thought to have a contracting and astringent effect on the body. includes foods such as citrus fruits, vinegar, and pickled vegetables
bitter
associated with the heart and small intestine, and is thought to have a cooling and drying effect on the body. Includes foods such as leafy greens, coffee, and chocolate
sweet
associated with the spleen and stomach, and is thought to have a nourishing and notifying effect on the body. Includes foods such as grains, fruits, and sugars
pungent
associated with the lung and large intestine, and is thought to have a stimulating and warming effect on the body. Includes foods such as spices, onions, and garlic
salty
associated with the kidney and bladder, and is thought to have a softening and moistening effect on the body. Includes foods such as salt, seaweed, and soy sauce