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It can be made into sharp weapons and tools, so the element of metal is characterized by being changeable in form, depurative, and astringent.

Therefore the element of earth is characterized by cultivation, reception, fosterage and harvest.

Therefore, the element of fire is characterized of flaming up, warmth, ascending and brightness.

Therefore, the element of wood is characterized of flexing and extending, growing, and freedom.

Thereafter the notion of “Five Elements” becomes an abstract philosophical concept, used to analyze all the things in the natural world.

Water is characterized by moistening and flowing downward; fire is characterized by flaming upward; wood is characterized by being flexed and extended; metal is characterized by being changed in form, and earth is the place where crops grow.

Whereas the classical Greek elements were concerned with substances or natural qualities, the Chinese Xíng are “primarily concerned with process and change,” hence the common translation as “phases” or “agents. Therefore Wood doesn’t necessarily mean ordinary wood but the quality
of wood.

The Spleen is responsible for the body’s “holding” function.

The Spleen takes the nutrients and creates Qi and Blood, both vital substances for all the body’s functions and maintaining proper health.

One of the best things you can do for your Spleen is to do one thing at a time and be absolutely mindful when you do it. This means when you are eating, don’t do other things. Focus your attention on the food, avoid talking, watching the TV, or catch up on work