Five Elements (teaching)

The five energetically vital elements are in Ayurveda earth, water, fire, air and space. In Chinese medicine, earth, water, fire, wood and metal. According to Indian teachings is not only the world of earth, water, fire, air and space, but also the human body. The five elements are also the five senses associated (Earth: Smelling, Water: Tasting, Fire: See, Air: Keys, Space: Listening). There are also far-eastern nutritional philosophies, which relate to the doctrine of the five elements, which focuses on the energetic effect is on the body. The constitution of man and the seasons play a crucial role in this doctrine.