The Fundamental Principle of Tibetan Medicine

The fundamental principle of Tibetan medicine is that the body, the disease, and treatment, all share common principles and are comprised of the five elements, earth, fire, water, air, and space.

This approach recognizes that every thing in the universe - plants, animals, and human beings including all our body tissues, internal organs, skin, skeletal system and even emotions, are composed of these five elements. Each one of them plays a major role, both individually and in combination as aspects of all matter.

The five elements in a balanced state result in a healthy body, speech, and mind. Whereas, if any one of these elements falls out of the harmonious balance, excessively or deficiently, it results in a condition of bad health.