We are continuing through our 5 element journey and next on the list is EARTH. The Earth element is associated with the late summertime.
EARTH
I’ve always loved the imagery surrounding the Earth element. Think of a field of wheat ready for harvest in the late summer. Because the earth brings forth the harvest, the Earth element is associated with food. Other things associated with the Earth element are:
Direction: Center
Season: Late Summer
Climate: Damp
Color: Yellow
Flavor: Sweet
Emotion: Thinking; Worry
Organs: Spleen/Stomach
Sense: Taste
Tongue Location: Center
Earth Constitution Individuals have caring or motherly personalities. They are friendly and laid back in general.
Personal Characteristics:
-Easy going
-Sweet
-Humble and Kind
-Tolerant
-Easily Satisfied
Characteristics/Diseases when Unbalanced:
-Excessive worry
-GI Signs (vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea or constipation)
-Weakness of limbs
-Prolapse of organs
-Obesity
Example diet recommendations for the Earth element: lamb, chicken, and sweet potatoes
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