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  1. Body Constitution Types

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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