The philosophy and applications of Yin Yang and the Five Elements in Chinese Culture covering nature, human body, senses, tastes, diseases and medicine.

1. THE CHINESE PHILOSOPHY
AND
APPLICATIONS
OF
YIN YANG
AND
THE FIVE ELEMENTS
By
Kevin KF NG, MD., PhD.
Former Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Clinical Pharmacology
University of Miami, Miami, FL.,USA
Email: kevinng68@gmail.com
A Slide Presentation for HealthCare Providers Dec 2022

2. The origin of the Yin Yang symbol.
● The yin yang theory is a philosophical concept
that describes what Chinese people have long
observed in nature and the material world.
● Yin yang represents the universe creating itself
from chaotic Wuji energy and transforming it into
order, or Tai Ji, the great polarity.
● The interdependence of yin yang is symbolized by
the curved line. The modern yin yang symbol has
the addition of a white and black dot, which
indicates the potential for inner transformation.
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/yin-and-yang-meaning
Yin
Yang

3. Yin Yang theory (300 BC)

4. Inter and intra-transformation of Yin Yang
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• Equal and Opposite
• Interdependent
• Constant change
• Inter-transformation
• Intra-transformation
Yin Yang concept of forces

5. Applications of Yin Yang in the environment
https://feng-shui.lovetoknow.com/Ying_Yang_Meaning
(Yin) (Yang)

6. The application of Yin Yang to Organs in the body
https://www.mosherhealth.com/mosher-health-system/chinese-medicine/yin-yang
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YANG

7. Yin Yang is a state of balance known as homeostasis
▪ The state of balance within all physical systems needed for a
body to function properly and survive is homeostasis.
▪ In a state of homeostasis, body levels are constantly adjusting
in response to changes outside and inside the body.

8. Excess in Yin with Deficiency in Yang cause Depression
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Yin Yin
Yin

9. Excess in Yang with Deficiency in Yin cause Aggression
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Yang Yang
Yang

10. What are the Five Elements ?

11. Incorporation of Yin Yang into the Five Element theory
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12. Traditional Applications of the Chinese Five-Element Theory
▪ Traditional Chinese medicine
▪ Acupuncture
▪ Feng Sui
▪ Organs of the body
▪ Tastes
▪ Others
control

13. Five Elements and the Energy Chart
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/428897564483461815/visual-search/?imageSignature=4d3ae44dfd7701745333cbea7f81965f

14. Application of Yin Yang and Five-Element theory to
Organs of the body
QiQi
Yin
Yang
Stomach
Yin
Yang
Yin
Yang
Yin
Yang
Yin
Yang

15. Application of Yin Yang & Five Element theory to Herbs

16. Application of Five-Element theory to Five Tastes

17. Unified Concept of Yin Yang and the Five Elements
https://agelessherbs.com/yin-yang-theory/

18. Summary
▪ Yin Yang refers to a concept that originated in ancient
Chinese philosophy where opposite forces are
interconnected and counterbalancing.
▪ It is represented by the Yin Yang symbol, a circle made
up of black and white swirls, each containing a spot of
the other.
▪ A new philosophy emerged when Yin Yang was
incorporated into the Five Elements theory.
▪ This new philosophy is now applied to Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Feng Sui, Organs of
the body, Tastes and Natural Environment
https://agelessherbs.com/yin-yang-theory/

19. Thank You