Tag: Metal
-
March violet – Viola odorata
My March violets have been flowering for a few weeks now and I’ve finally taken the time to get to grips with them again. The Viola genus includes countless species. They are small, hardy, one to two-year-old plants that can be found in temperate zones all over the world. March violets, also known as fragrant…
-
Cubeb pepper: medicinal herb of the year 2016
The cubeb pepper is a climbing plant that was originally native to Indonesia. Peppers are sold in Europe as dried brown-black fruits. They can be chewed or ground. As a spice Cubeb pepper adds a mild and refreshing note to food. In TCM nutritional theory (5 elements of nutrition), it is classified as a cooling…
-
5 phases of change (5 elements)
The 5 phases of change (eng: 5 elements, chi: wǔxíng): Wood – Fire – Earth – Metal – Water can be represented as the climatic course of the year:In spring, the wood grows and the new farming year begins. In summer the sun burns, it is the time of fire and perseverance. The soil is…
