TCM - 5 Element Theory

Metal element:

The Qi of the Lungs controls respiration, regulates the water passages, dominates the skin & body hair; the nose & the sense of smell.
Consult the table below for other spheres attributed to the metal element.

Zang Organ	Lungs
Fu Organ	Large Intestine
Opening	Nose
Tissue	Skin/Hair
Ending	Body Hair/Voice
Emotion	Sadness
Human sound	Weeping
Smell	Rank
Taste	Pungent
Colour	White
Process	Harvest

Fire element	Earth element	Water element	Wood element