Qualities
| Wood
| Fire
| Earth
| Metal
| Water
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Seasons
| Spring
| Summer
| Late summer
| Autumn
| Winter
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Direction of energy flow
| Upward
| In all directions
| Downward
| Inward
| Kidneys, Bladder
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Associated meridiansand organs
| Liver, Gallbladder
| Heart, Small intestine, Circulation, Triple warmer
| Spleen, Pancreas, Stomach
| Lungs, Large intestine
| Ears
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Sensory organs
| Eyes
| Tongue
| Mouth
| Nose
| Bones
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Body structures
| Tendons, Articular cartilage, Nails, Hair
| Blood vesselsBody temperature
| Muscles
| Skin
| Salty
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Taste
| Sour
| Bitter
| Sweet
| Pungent
| Blue/black
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Color
| Green
| Red
| Yellow/brown
| White
| Wavy, Irregular
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Form
| High, Cylindrical
| Triangular, PointedSharp-edged
| Flat, Square
| Round
| Mercy, Adaptation, Contentment, Sense of security.Discontentment, Fear
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Emotions
| Kindness, Control, Initiative, Anger
| Joy, OpennessHatred
| Repose, Being centered.Sympathy, Worry
| Courage, Sense of order, Sadness, Resentment
| Silent joy, Right amount of activity and rest, Healthy diet
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What strengthens-the element?
| Repose—especiallylying down, Joy, Relaxation, Serenity, Positive visions of the future
| Celebrating parties, Emotional warmth, Affection, Joy, Hiking or jogging, Dancing
| Singing, A harmonious home, A sense of security.The right amount of good food in a harmonious atmosphere
| Much movement in the-outdoors, Breathing exercises, Having adequate time and space
| Lack of sleep, Irregular lifestyle, Fears, Continual stress, Noise,
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What weakens-the element?
| Too much work, Too much sex, Too much travel, Too much food, Too much annoyance
| Too little exercise, Emotional coldness, Loneliness, Excessive and lasting mental-concentration.
| Too much travel, Change of residence, Concern about others, Too much sweet, cold, or raw food
| Lack of time.Too much constriction, Lack of contacts, Sadness, Mucous-forming foods
| Too many lights, Excesses
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