Five elements theory and meridian Liu Zhu are two different theories! The theory of five elements is based on the relationship between gold, wood, water, fire, earth and mutual restraint to guide TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment. It is China's simple materialist dialectics theory in ancient times! !
Meridian Liu Zhu is based on China's ancient theory of correspondence between man and nature. Time is calculated by heavenly stems (called the method of taking armor) and earthly branches (called the method of taking armor). Find out the specific acupoints corresponding to the treatment time, mainly for acupuncture, and the acupoints will alternate with time!