What is Fire?

Huǒ · 火 · Fundamental Theory

Represents warmth, heat, light, and upward movement. It corresponds to the Heart and Small Intestine, summer, joy, and red color.

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Fire belongs to the Fundamental Theory group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Fundamental Theory terms

BloodBody Fluids (Jin-Ye)Controlling Cycle (Ke Cycle)EarthFive Phases TheoryGenerating Cycle (Sheng Cycle)HolismInsulting Cycle (Wu Cycle)Interdependence of Yin and YangJing (Essence)Meridians (Jing-Luo)MetalMutual Opposition of Yin and YangMutual Transformation of Yin and Yang

Frequently asked questions

What is Fire in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Represents warmth, heat, light, and upward movement. It corresponds to the Heart and Small Intestine, summer, joy, and red color.

What category does Fire belong to?

Fire is part of the Fundamental Theory group of TCM concepts.

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