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Five Element Cycles
The Sheng Cycle
(Nourishing Cycle)
Through infinite wisdom, the Sheng Cycle is an elegant display of how nature regenerates itself. Each season gives rise to another, as does each element.
Fire creates ash, nourishing Earth
Earth condenses, nourishing minerals and Metals
Metals and minerals nourish Water
Water nourishes Wood and
Wood nourishes Fire
The Ko Cycle
(Control Cycle)
To assure that no one element gets out of control, nature has the ability to rebalance what is incorrect. This ability is harnessed through the Ko cycle.
Fire melts Metal
Metal Cuts Wood
Wood seperates Earth
Earth holds Water
and Water puts out Fire
Recognition of the imbalances within these cycles, along with other diagnostic tools, helps bring insight for possible treatment options.
Classical Acupuncture Clinic
