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Wood (classical element) - Definition and Overview

In Chinese alchemy, wood was one of the five elements.

Wood's attributes were considered to be strength and flexibility, as with bamboo.

Wood is associated with feelings of anger or depression in chinese medicine.

Organs associated with this element are the liver and gall bladder.

See also: Five Elements


Classical Elements

Western
Air
Fire | Aether | Water
Earth
See also: Quintessence


Chinese
Metal (金) | Wood (木) | Earth (土) | Water (水) | Fire (火)

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