The Five Elements in Chinese Medicine | Body, Emotions, Health
Feb 12, 2026
The Five Elements describe five functional movements within the body.
They are not symbolic.
They are physiological and emotional patterns.
Wood
Growth, movement, vision
Liver and Gallbladder
Fire
Circulation, connection, nervous system regulation
Heart and Small Intestine
Earth
Digestion, nourishment, stability
Spleen and Stomach
Metal
Respiration, boundaries, immunity
Lung and Large Intestine
Water
Storage, regeneration, resilience
Kidney and Bladder
Symptoms often reflect imbalance within or between these elements.
Acupuncture restores cooperation between them so the body functions as a unified system rather than a collection of parts.
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