What is Controlling Cycle (Ke Cycle)?

Xiāng Kè · 相克 · Fundamental Theory

Describes the restraining and regulating relationship between the Five Phases, preventing any one phase from becoming excessive. For example, Wood controls Earth, Earth controls Water, Water controls Fire, Fire controls Metal, and Metal controls Wood.

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What is Controlling Cycle (Ke Cycle) in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Describes the restraining and regulating relationship between the Five Phases, preventing any one phase from becoming excessive. For example, Wood controls Earth, Earth controls Water, Water controls Fire, Fire controls Metal, and Metal controls Wood.

What category does Controlling Cycle (Ke Cycle) belong to?

Controlling Cycle (Ke Cycle) is part of the Fundamental Theory group of TCM concepts.

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