In TCM, the
5 elements is considered to reflect both organ as well as
energetic inter-play.
Everything in nature, including food is classified by their intrinsic thermal
properties and by their correspondent 5 element tastes.
This interplay of energetics guides the individual in selecting foods that can influence one's state of health.
This inherent thermal nature and tastes of foods (food humours) determines the organs and body systems that is adjusted and influenced.
The therapeutic actions of foods as it is digested and assimilated are distinguished by which of the 5 flavors it possesses.
Small amount of the flavor penetrates to nourish
the body and therapeutically revives physiological functions.
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