"The East generates wind, which produces wood, which gives rise to sour, which nourishes the Liver." Nei Jing.

As a seed expands and grows upward, downward, to the sides, and densifies inward until developing into a whole tree, the movement of wood is related to expansion, the free movement of energy.

• The associated season is spring.
• It relates to development, growth functions.
• Climate: Wind. Changes suddenly and unpredictably, in any direction.
• Color: Green.
• Taste: Sour.
• Emotion: Anger, rage. Unstable emotions, volatility, outbursts of rage or impulsiveness.
• Belong to Wood Liver and Gall Bladder.
• Wood is the General: commands troops to conquer new lands. Adapts orders to battle. Has the vision of what needs to be done.

Relationships

• "Mother" of: Fire
• "Child" of: Water
• Controls: Earth
• Controlled by: Metal

Pathology

• Pathology according to the Five Elements

Excess

1. Metal insufficient does not control Wood. Containment fails.
2. Wood in excess tends to invade Earth and stir up Fire.

Deficiency

1. Water weak, has not reserved enough to nourish Wood.
2. Excessive containment by Metal invades Wood.