Move Liver Qi, stabilize emotions

Chai Hu, Bo He, Bai Shao (Xiao Yao San)

LR3, PC6, Yintang, GB34

Journaling, breathwork, creativity, stress management

Aromatic herbs: mint, basil, orange peel

Liver-focused support in spring; avoid emotional suppression

Qi-Stagnant Type
(气郁质)

Regulate immunity and avoid triggers

Fang Feng, Bai Zhu, Huang Qi (Yu Ping Feng San)

BL13, LU9, ST36, LI4

Avoid allergens, keep warm, moderate exercise

Avoid raw/cold foods, potential allergens (e.g. dairy, shellfish)

Pre-seasonal strengthening (especially spring/autumn)

Inherited/Allergic Type
(特禀质)

Strengthen Lung/Spleen

Huang Qi, Ren Shen, Bai Zhu (e.g. Si Jun Zi Tang)

ST36, CV6, SP3, LU9

Adequate sleep, rest, avoid overexertion

Warm, easy-to-digest food: rice, oats, sweet potato

Use Yu Ping Feng San and moxa ST36 in autumn/spring to boost Wei Qi

Qi Deficiency Type

Warm and tonify Yang

Rou Gui, Fu Zi, Shu Di Huang (Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan)

GV4, CV4, KI3, BL23 + moxibustion

Keep warm, avoid cold food/drinks and late nights

Warm, nourishing foods: lamb, black beans, walnuts, bone broth

Focus on winter protection with moxa and warm foods

Yang Deficient Type (阳虚质)

Constitutional assessment (体质辨识, tǐ zhì biàn shí) and early intervention (早期干预, zǎo qī gān yù) are critical pillars of preventive medicine (预防医学, yù fáng yī xué). These practices are part of Yang Sheng (养生 – Nourishing Life) and the classical concept of "Zhi Wei Bing" (治未病) – Treating before illness arises. They allow practitioners to detect and correct subtle imbalances and predispositions before they manifest as full-blown disease.

Constitution (体质, tǐ zhì) refers to a person's inherited and acquired physical, emotional, and energetic tendencies. It affects:

Susceptibility to disease
Recovery capacity
Response to climate, food, and emotional stress
Aging process

In TCM, constitution is assessed through observation (complexion, body type, tongue, posture), inquiry (digestion, sleep, temperature sensitivity, emotional tendencies) and palpation (pulse diagnosis, body tone).

Common TCM Constitutional Types

Balanced (平和质)

Harmonious Qi, good digestion, stable emotions

Resistant to disease

Qi-deficient (气虚质)

Fatigue, spontaneous sweating, weak immunity

Colds, fatigue, prolapse

Yang-deficient (阳虚质)

Cold limbs, dislike of cold, frequent urination

Hypothyroidism, infertility, diarrhea

Yin-deficient (阴虚质)

Dry mouth, night sweats, warm hands and feet, insomnia

Heat signs, anxiety, dry cough

Phlegm-Damp (痰湿质)

Heaviness, greasy tongue coat, overweight, lethargy

Obesity, diabetes, joint stiffness

Damp-Heat (湿热质)

Oily skin, bitter taste, acne, thirst, irritability

Inflammatory skin and GI conditions

Blood Stasis (血瘀质)

Dark complexion, cold hands and feet, fixed pain

Menstrual disorders, cardiovascular issues

Qi-stagnant (气郁质)

Emotional sensitivity, sighing, mood swings

PMS, depression, digestive issues

Allergic/Fragile (特禀质)

Allergies, asthma, eczema, inherited conditions

Recurrent immune or autoimmune issues

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Tailored Prevention Plan Elements by Constitution

Tailor Prevention Plan by Constitution

Tailoring a prevention plan by constitution means creating a personalised health-preservation strategy based on a person's inherited and acquired constitutional type (体质, tǐ zhì). This is part of the Zhi Wei Bing (治未病) preventive philosophy, aiming to strengthen the body’s weaknesses, avoid triggering imbalances, and optimise health according to individual tendencies. Each constitutional type reflects a predisposition to certain patterns and diseases. Rather than using a "one-size-fits-all" approach, TCM prevention works by: