13.12.2019
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Aluker Mikhail Ilyich
Primary element Wood. It is a process of planning, preparation and development.
Imagine spring in the forest. Everything begins to break out from under the snow, grow, strive upward towards the sun and in different directions. And in the end, trees, bushes and grass take the position that is intended for them in the general order of things. That is, in the forest the trees do not interfere with each other, they all grow where it is more convenient for them to grow, where they are supposed to grow. So it's not just about mindlessly moving forward and expanding; it's planning; This is decision making - both strategy and tactics. Everything eventually flows to where it should be. This is ideal.
There are some other nuances. Let's say we have certain plans, and suddenly something happens. The tree in this case is also responsible for the element of flexibility. If you don't have flexibility, you won't get anywhere anyway. Therefore, on the path you need not only aspiration, you also need flexibility.
Hyper and hypoactive variants of the primary element Wood
What happens in pathology.
As always, there are two possible responses to obstacles: hyperactive and hypoactive for a given element.
The hypoactive has problems with planning, decision-making, and activity. That is, it has potential, but it does not turn into action. He may even have a will, but this does not translate into action, does not translate into developments.
Hyper-manifestation , on the contrary, is a constant desire, great plans, great decisions, constant work, but... usually again no results.
This happens because in both cases there are certain “plugs”. When and where do they happen?
Firstly, when there is some kind of discrepancy, inconsistency with one’s resources; when there is no faith in yourself, in your internal resources (hypofunction). Or vice versa. There is faith in yourself, there is faith in resources, there is constant tension, but there is no relaxation. Because in order for the result to come, you need to give it space, you need to relax. And it is precisely this relaxation, acceptance of the result, acceptance of qualitative changes that is missing.
Feng Shui element TREE
A tree is growth and vitality. Add the element of wood to your space and it will vibrate vitality in the areas of health and growth, as well as add determination and action.
The wood element, including the use of plants, also motivates inner change and resonates with wealth and prosperity.
Feng Shui colors of Wood are brown and green.
The muted wood elements in the shapes create a very soothing, organic vibe. The fresh, bright spring green plant provides a wonderful touch of the wood element in space.
The addition of just a few wood elements ties all the other elements together in a simple, modern space.
Remember that the wood doesn't have to be super heavy and dark; only light and airy to fully embody the modern, refreshing aesthetics of the feng shui element.
Physiological level of manifestation of the primary element Wood
The organs associated with the Wood element are the liver and gall bladder. The liver is more associated with planning and strategy. The gallbladder - with tactics - with making specific decisions. And also - with a sense of justice.
If you interview people who, for one reason or another, had their gallbladder removed, it turns out that during the first six months or a year after the operation they had difficulty making decisions.
There are often problems with the interaction between the liver and gallbladder. For example, when there is an excellent strategy, but there are no concrete solutions, a person sees the “forest”, but does not see the “trees”.
The opposite situation is possible. If the gallbladder is very strong, but it “does not talk” to the liver, then decisions and the struggle for justice are constantly present, but the person does not see the “forest”, does not see the overall picture - the strategy of life and one’s own strategy and vision of the course, the course of everything are poorly developed what's happening.
A few more points related to the Wood element that are important to pay attention to.
The Five Elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) symbolize five different qualities and states inherent in natural phenomena. The Wood element 木 (mù) is the beginning, birth and childhood; rapid growth and development.
This element is responsible for the small spring, for the rapid upward movement of seeds and sprouts when the sun begins to warm up again.
The Wood element includes the organs liver and gall bladder, green color, wind, sour taste, east, outward movement, anger, tears, scream. Time of day: 1-3 am.
KEY WORDS Beginning of a cycle, beginning, movement, dynamism, organization, direction, flexibility.
PARTNER ORGANS Liver and gall bladder. These organs are closely interconnected not only in Chinese, but also in Western medicine. Western doctors believe that the liver produces bile, which accumulates and concentrates in the gallbladder.
WEATHER Wind. It is very important to effectively protect your body from the wind. The most vulnerable areas are the back of the neck and shoulders. Spring colds are easy to avoid if you remember to wear a sufficiently warm scarf. The liver is very sensitive to the “internal wind” of the body (not gases!), which can lead to ossification, numbness, convulsions, cramps, and pain.
SEASONS The Wood element is associated with spring. This time of year symbolizes the awakening of nature, new energy, growth and development. Plant growth perfectly reflects the change in energy of the human body depending on the time of year. The energy of the body increases in the spring and comes out in the same way as plants break through the soil and stretch towards the sun.
COLOR The main color of the Wood element is green. Interestingly, this color is associated with jealousy and revenge - emotions controlled by the gallbladder. Excessive love or, conversely, rejection of the color green indicates an imbalance in the Wood element. Chinese doctors can notice a greenish color of the skin, signaling an imbalance in the Tree.
TIME OF DAY According to the teachings of Chinese medicine, the most favorable time for the activity of the gallbladder is between 23 and 1 o'clock. The liver feels best from 1 to 3 am. Inability to sleep or waking up at this time of day indicates a liver or gallbladder disorder. The Wood element influences the duration and soundness of sleep, induces dreams, including those associated with trials, fights, and suicide.
It is very important to be in bed before this element begins to have its harmful effects, since the liver must filter the blood. In order for the filtration process to proceed effectively, you should take a horizontal position. When a person stands or sits, the liver directs blood to the parts of the body that need it. During exercise, blood flows to the muscles. Ideally, you should go to bed before 11 pm, otherwise the liver’s energy will not be able to be directed to performing its most important physical function - cleansing and renewing the blood. If you wake up tired and sleep-deprived, this indicates that the liver has not coped with the task of cleansing the blood. Bright artificial light and long hours of work at night prevent the liver from effectively performing its regenerative functions.
BODY TISSUE The Wood element governs ligaments and tendons, and also controls their connection with muscles. If the liver cannot effectively cleanse the blood, if a person has anemia, the tendons and ligaments experience a lack of nutrition, which leads to ossification, loss of flexibility, joint pain, numbness and spasms. If any symptoms indicate problems with ligaments and tendons, you should pay attention to the Wood element.
SOUND OF VOICE Screaming is clearly associated with the emotions of the liver: anger, indignation, jealousy. These emotions often manifest themselves through quarrels, scandals, and outbursts of negative feelings. A person with a loud voice clearly demonstrates an imbalance in the Wood element.
SENSE ORGANS The Wood element nourishes the eyes. The condition of our eyes directly depends on the health of the liver, so any visual disturbances are a reflection of problems in the liver. If the liver is unhealthy, a person may experience dry and red eyes, blurred vision, dark spots in front of the eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, or blindness.
REFLECTION The condition of the tendons is reflected on the nails. Changes in color, fragility, brittleness indicate an imbalance in the Wood element.
SYMPTOMS OF IMBALANCE The liver is associated with the Wood element. A healthy liver is like a flexible young tree that turns green in the sun, with its roots firmly planted in the ground. The tree sap is fresh and strong, like the blood of the human body. When a gust of wind blows, the tree bends gracefully and gracefully. In the same way, the human body, which is in a state of balance, calmly reacts to all external influences without making any special effort. If liver energy is stagnant, our body and mind become rigid and unbending.
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Sharpness and smoothness
Growth and development occur progressively. Usually, with pathology, a rupture of constant, forward movement occurs. Sometimes this is accompanied by the occurrence of a condition where movements become sharp and jerky. And speech also becomes sharper and more abrupt. And the mood also becomes sharp and abrupt.
Soft, smooth, forward movement is optimal for the path of life, optimal for metabolism. For normal digestion of food, the flow of enzymes must be organized smoothly. In order for hormonal processes to occur smoothly, they must be balanced. The liver is also largely responsible for this process. The liver is also responsible for ensuring that other metabolic processes proceed in the desired mode.
The gallbladder is responsible for ensuring that digestion proceeds smoothly, so that all enzymes are supplied on time, in the right order, at the right time. It is also responsible for stimulating peristalsis.
Art of Bazi
Continuing the article about the use of useful and unhelpful elements and taking into account frequent questions about how to introduce the necessary element, in this article I would like to pay attention to the element of Wood.
Wood 木 is associated with the season of spring 春天 and represents the rising Sun, the eastern direction, slender, elongated upward shapes, the color green, and is associated with the senses of sight and hearing. Imagine a tree like a huge sequoia that reaches up towards the Sun. One of the principles of the Wood element 木 is the expansion of energy outward, expansion, development. The Wood element 木 is associated with the period of life from birth to about 12 years of age, a time of rapid mental and physical development, strong imagination and creativity.
People with a predominance of wood 木 strive for progress in life, determined, motivated, constantly wanting to realize their plans, persistent. The element of wood 木 gives a person the desire for noble goals, faith in the dignity of man, as well as idealism, imagination, love of family and many creative talents. Individuals with a strong tree value teamwork, are successful in cooperation with others, and know how to persuade. If the element of wood is weak in the bazi chart, then most likely the qualities of wood 木 will also be weakly manifested initially in life, character traits and actions.
In addition, for each element there are differences taking into account the Yang 甲 (Yang tree) and Yin 乙 (Yin tree) polarity, which adds certain shades to the character of people, but now we are considering only the basic characteristics *. To strengthen the desired element, it is useful to adopt qualities from people who possess them, through communication and close interaction, to enter the circle of such people. However, initially it may be uncomfortable, since these are energies, worldviews, patterns of behavior and character qualities that are not characteristic of a person.
The progress of people of the wood element is not always visible to others. When we look at trees in nature, we often do not notice their growth either, but in reality this does not mean that they are not growing.
So, what can you use and what actions to take if your useful element is Tree 木:
- The eastern direction is favorable (67.6 - 112.5º)
- Accommodation in a house facing east
- Choose a bedroom in the eastern sector of the house or apartment**
- Open windows in the east more often so that favorable qi moves from this direction
- Choose to stay in houses surrounded by greenery
- It is beneficial to sleep with your head facing east to improve and maintain your health
- It is advisable to use a bed made of wood
- Your lucky color is green, use it, for example, in clothes
- When decorating an office or home, use indoor plants, wood elements in the decor, miniature trees, bamboo
- Spring 春天 is a favorable season for you; your plans and decisions can be realized during this period
- Early morning hours are your most productive
- Communication with young children, teaching children
- When setting up your desk, it is favorable to sit facing east
- Physical exercises with an emphasis on stretching and stretching
- Communication with friends and romantic partners with a predominance of the wood element 木, as well as with those born in wood years
- Choose hobbies and activities in your free time related to the element of wood 木
- Activities in industries associated with the wood element are favorable: literature, book publishing, publishing books and articles, art, textiles, architectural design, furniture design, gardening, landscaping and landscaping, forestry, education, teaching, consulting, child care , pharmaceuticals, oriental medicine.
*- General description without taking into account other factors in the map. **- without taking into account the influence of shapes inside the room.
