27 Jan Five Element Chart
Studying Theory of Chinese Medicine for massage school can be a bit overwhelming… lots of totally new to me info (ANCIENT to some folks.)
I found this good recap of the Five Element Chart:
5 Element Chart – Theory of Chinese Medicine
Memory trick:
- The Fire makes the Ash (Earth)
- The Earth makes the Metal
- The Metal melts to make the Liquid (Water)
- The Water rains to make the Trees (Wood)
- The Wood burns for the Fire
Generating Cycle: The Parent Makes the Child – Move one to the next clock-wise.
Controlling Cycle: The Grandparent Controls the Child – move clock-wise, skipping one element
Counter-Controlling: The Child Controls the Grandparent – move counter clock-wise, skipping one element
Original is here: http://amusingtips.blogspot.com/2010/12/life-saving-chart.html