Metal

In the metal element the organ/official the lung is the controller of receiving pure chi from the heavens. In the metal element the organ/official the colon is the controller of drainage and drags.

Organs: Lungs, Large Intestine

Physical: Skin, nose, resistance to infections, perspiration, circadian rhythms

Psychological: Resilience, strength, endurance, self-worth, capacity to grieve, elimination and letting go, inspiration, values, spirituality, father, meaningfulness, purpose

Physical Pathology: Asthma, bronchitis, recurrent respiratory infections, all lung disorders, rhinitis, ulcerativve colitis, diarrhea, constipation, eczema and all skin disorders, poor endurance and fatigue

Psychological Pathology: Perfectionist, withdrawn and cut off, needs companionship, cruel, wants revenge, lacks inspiration, regrets, rigid, grief, depression, inflexible

Metal Element Correspondences