Five-flavor theory

the core content of Chinese herb nature theory

is always the focus of academic research. Taking image thinking which is traditional thinking mode in Chinese culture as the starting point

the authors explain the core position of image thinking in Chinese medicine thinking. Combined with Chinese medicine

the authors analyze classification of " image "

determine the relationship among five phases

five-flavor and five Zang-viscera

define the role of image thinking in five-flavor standardization

as well as analyze the confusion of fiveflavor standardization from image thinking to lay the foundation for a more scientific explanation of five-flavor theory connotation.