Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory

1. Yin & Yang

1.1. Yin

1.1.1. lower part of the body

1.1.2. back side of the body

1.1.3. interior of body

1.1.4. cold

1.1.5. night time

1.2. Yang

1.2.1. upper part of the body

1.2.2. front side of the body

1.2.3. exterior of the body

1.2.4. heat

1.2.5. day time

2. Balancing Yin & Yang is the crux of Chinese Medicine. When yin and yang in the body is out of balance, disease and disorders arise.

2.1. Yin & Yang

3. 5 Elements

3.1. Fire

3.1.1. Heart

3.2. Earth

3.2.1. Spleen

3.3. Metal

3.3.1. Lung

3.4. Water

3.4.1. Kidney

3.5. Wood

3.5.1. Liver

4. The organs interact and interconnect with each other. The goal is to maintain a relative balance with all the organs and 5 elements.

4.1. 5 Elements