Understanding Your Body Constitution
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, everyone has a unique body constitution (体质) that influences health, energy, and susceptibility to illness. The CACM identifies 9 distinct types. Understanding yours is the first step to personalized wellness.
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Balanced
平和质 · Píng Hé Zhì
Optimal health with good physical and mental harmony.
Good energy levelsRosy complexionSound sleep
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Qi Deficiency
气虚质 · Qì Xū Zhì
Low energy and weak immunity — you tire easily.
Easily fatiguedShortness of breathSoft, low voice
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Yang Deficiency
阳虚质 · Yáng Xū Zhì
Internal cold with poor circulation.
Cold hands and feetPrefers warm environmentsPale, puffy face
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Yin Deficiency
阴虚质 · Yīn Xū Zhì
Internal heat from depleted fluids.
Warm palms and solesDry mouth and throatNight sweats
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Phlegm-Dampness
痰湿质 · Tán Shī Zhì
Sluggish metabolism with fluid accumulation.
Overweight or obeseOily skin and faceExcessive phlegm
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Damp-Heat
湿热质 · Shī Rè Zhì
Internal heat combined with dampness.
Oily, acne-prone skinBitter or sour taste in mouthBody odor
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Blood Stasis
血瘀质 · Xuè Yū Zhì
Poor blood circulation with stagnation.
Dark, dull complexionDark lipsEasy bruising
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Qi Stagnation
气郁质 · Qì Yù Zhì
Emotional sensitivity with energy blockage.
Emotionally sensitiveFrequent sighingFeeling of lump in throat
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Allergic
特禀质 · Tè Bǐng Zhì
Hypersensitive constitution with allergic tendencies.
Allergic reactions to many substancesSensitive skinHereditary tendencies
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