Traditional Chinese Medicine
‘Let thy food be thy medicine’ - Hippocrates
The Five Elements in TCM and Their Relationship to the Eyes
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the eyes are not assigned to a single organ or element. Rather, they are understood as a point of intersection of several functional systems and meridian pathways, which influence different aspects of perception and regulation.
Wood (Liver / Gallbladder)
Primary relationship to vision. In classical TCM theory, it is said that the Liver opens into the eyes. Meridian pathways run directly through the eye and temple area.
Fire (Heart)
Influences attention, presence, and the emotional embedding of perception.
Earth (Spleen / Stomach)
Represents nourishment and central stability. The Stomach meridian runs through the area below the eyes.
Metal (Lung / Large Intestine)
Has a regulating influence through breathing, the distribution of Qi, and processes of boundary and differentiation. Meridian pathways extend into the facial region.
Water (Kidney / Bladder)
Represents substance and depth. The Bladder meridian runs across the forehead and the outer corners of the eyes.
My Offer Within the Framework of TCM
My offer is guided by the core principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is understood as a complementary, perception- and process-oriented form of accompaniment.
It includes the following methods:
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Acupressure
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Acupuncture without needles
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Moxa in Motion (Ontake Method)
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Moving cupping (without fire)
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Nutritional counselling
Everyday-oriented guidance based on TCM dietary principles, complemented by knowledge of digestion and the microbiome.
Note
These concepts are based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and describe functional models of understanding.
They do not constitute medical diagnoses or healing promises.
