Banking Earth to Generate Metal
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In the Five Elements, Earth generates Metal. To treat chronic cough due to Lung (Metal) deficiency, one does not directly treat the Lung, but instead nourishes the Spleen (Earth) to support the Lung.
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Supply chain aid. If the factory (Lung) has insufficient capacity, it may be due to a disruption in raw materials (Spleen Earth). By strengthening the digestive system (Spleen), a steady stream of energy is provided to the respiratory system (Lung).
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In the Five Elements, 'Earth generates Metal'. The Spleen (Earth) is the source of qi and blood production, and the qi of the Lung (Metal) relies on the nourishment of Spleen Earth. For chronic cough due to Lung deficiency, one does not directly treat the Lung, but instead tonifies the Spleen to nourish the Lung. The mechanism is 'supply chain aid'—when the upstream (Earth) is strong, the downstream (Metal) naturally receives supplies.
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