TCM Theory

The theory of yin and yang

Posted in TCM Theory on July 7th, 2009 by Ping Ming Health – Be the first to comment

The theory of yin and yang is an ancient philosophical concept used in traditional Chinese medicine. Through living, practice and observation of every kind of natural phenomenon, people came to realise that two opposites exist in all things, and furthermore, that their interaction promotes the occurrence, development and transformation of things. Yin and yang always has the following characteristics: read more »

The five elements in Chinese medicine

Posted in TCM Theory on July 7th, 2009 by Ping Ming Health – Be the first to comment

The Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) form the basis of traditional Chinese medicine theory. The theory of the Five Elements has many different facets. It represents the different qualities and functions of the body as well as natural phenomena, such as climate, season, taste and emotions. Each element has a corresponding Yin and Yang organ, for example the Water element’s Yin organ is the Kidneys and the Yang organ is the Bladder. read more »