Did You Know TCM Has Its Own Version of MBTI? Find Out Your Body Constitution Type!
What is TCM Body Constitution?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that everyone has a unique body constitution that affects their health, energy levels, and how they respond to illness. Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on treating symptoms, TCM focuses on maintaining balance to prevent health issues before they arise.
Your body type is influenced by:
✅ Lifestyle & habits
✅ Diet & food choices
✅ Living environment
✅ Emotions & stress levels
✅ Physical & psychological traits
Just like how MBTI categorizes personality types, TCM Body Constitution (TCMBC) categorizes your body's natural tendencies. Your body type isn’t fixed—it changes with age, stress, and lifestyle choices. Identifying your type can help you make better decisions about diet, exercise, and treatments to maintain optimal health.
Which TCM Body Type Are You?
1. Yin Deficiency: The Always Thirsty One
Causes: Staying up late, stress, eating too much spicy food, long-term medication use
Personality: Outgoing, impatient, often skinny
Common Signs:
☑️ Warm palms & soles
☑️ Dry skin, mouth & throat
☑️ Frequent thirst & prefers cold drinks
☑️ Dislikes hot & humid weather
How to Balance It:
✅ Eat cooling & nourishing foods like snow fungus, pear, and sea coconut
✅ Avoid spicy, deep-fried foods like mala hotpot & curry mee
✅ Stay hydrated & avoid excessive sweating
✅ Try Lung Nourishing Tea for cooling relief
2. Dampness-Heat: The Oily Skin & Sluggish Feelings
Causes: Hot & humid environment, smoking, alcohol, unhealthy diet
Personality: Irritable, short-tempered, dislikes humid weather
Common Signs:
☑️ Oily face & acne
☑️ Bitter or dry mouth
☑️ Feeling sluggish & heavy
☑️ Sticky or incomplete bowel movements
How to Balance It:
✅ Eat foods that clear heat & dampness like green beans, bitter gourd & water chestnut
✅ Avoid sweet, spicy food, alcohol & smoking
✅ Exercise regularly with Tai Chi or Qi Gong
✅ Try Detox Cupping Treatment & Cleansing Tea
3. Qi Stagnation: The Overthinker
Causes: Stress, lack of exercise, genetic factors
Personality: Timid, overthinks, introverted, sighs often
Common Signs:
☑️ Chest tightness or bloating
☑️ Feeling stuck in the throat
☑️ Insomnia, anxiety, or mood swings
☑️ Prone to breast lumps
How to Balance It:
✅ Eat foods that promote Qi flow like onion, seaweed & roses
✅ Join social activities & stay in a bright, comfortable space
✅ Find ways to destress—music, dancing, reading, or traveling
✅ Try our Destress Treatment for better sleep & relaxation
4. Qi Deficiency: The One Who Gets Tired Easily
Causes: Prolonged illness, staying up late, poor diet
Personality: Introverted, soft-spoken, quiet
Common Signs:
☑️ Fatigue & shortness of breath
☑️ Weak immune system, gets sick easily
☑️ Pale complexion, spontaneous sweating
☑️ Takes longer to recover from illness
How to Balance It:
✅ Eat Qi-nourishing foods like barley, ginseng & sweet potatoes
✅ Avoid overexertion—practice gentle exercises like Tai Chi & Yoga
✅ Acupuncture helps strengthen Qi & immunity
✅ Try Warming Tea to boost energy
5. Phlegm-Dampness: The Sweet Tooth Struggler
Causes: Too much sweet & oily food, lack of exercise, humid environment
Personality: Mild-mannered, patient, loves desserts
Common Signs:
☑️ Oily skin, overweight, sluggish
☑️ Chest stuffiness, slow metabolism
☑️ Uncomfortable in humid/rainy weather
☑️ Prone to diabetes & cardiovascular issues
How to Balance It:
✅ Eat food that improves digestion like oats, tofu & barley
✅ Avoid sweet, oily & cold foods
✅ Moxibustion helps clear phlegm & dampness
✅ Try our Cleansing Tea for detox
6. Blood Stasis: The One Who Gets Bruised Easily
Causes: Trauma, long-term medication, depression
Personality: Easily agitated, forgetful, dislikes cold weather
Common Signs:
☑️ Dark complexion, purplish lips
☑️ Bruises easily, dark circles under the eyes
☑️ Needle-like pain in certain areas
☑️ Prone to circulatory issues
How to Balance It:
✅ Eat blood-circulating foods like black beans, cinnamon & ginger
✅ Exercise regularly—Tai Chi, dance & Qi Gong
✅ Tui-na & acupuncture improve circulation
✅ Try Warming Tea to enhance blood flow
Good health isn’t just about treating symptoms—it’s about keeping your body in balance. Whether you need more energy, better digestion, or relief from stress, knowing your body type is the key to long-term well-being. Want to learn more? We’re here when you’re ready!