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By observing the tongue coating, you can understand your body constitution
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>>>> Balanced Constitution: Light red tongue with thin white coating
Overall characteristics: Harmonious yin, yang, qi, and blood, with a moderate body shape, rosy complexion, and abundant energy as the main features. Harmonious yin, yang, qi, and blood, with a moderate body shape, rosy complexion, and abundant energy as the main features.
Physical characteristics: Well-proportioned and robust body shape.
Common manifestations: Rosy complexion and skin, thick and shiny hair, bright eyes, clear nasal color, good sense of smell, rosy lips, not easily fatigued, abundant energy, tolerant of cold and heat, good sleep, good appetite, normal bowel movements, light red tongue, thin white coating, and a soft and strong pulse.
Psychological characteristics: Easy-going and cheerful personality.
Tendency to illness: Rarely falls ill.
Adaptability to external environment: Strong adaptability to natural and social environments.
>>>> Qi Deficiency Constitution: Light red tongue, enlarged tongue body with tooth marks
Qi deficiency constitution is often due to insufficient congenital endowment, long-term dietary imbalance, emotional disturbances, prolonged illness, fatigue, or aging, leading to damage to the heart, lung, spleen, and kidney functions. Since the heart governs blood vessels, the lung governs the qi of the body, the kidney stores the original qi, and the spleen and stomach are the “source of qi transformation,” qi deficiency can easily lead to reduced blood circulation, insufficient qi transformation in the body, and decreased ability to defend against external pathogens, protect the skin, and maintain the function of internal organs. Common manifestations include low voice, thin or slightly overweight body, pale complexion, shortness of breath, lack of energy, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, especially worse with movement, light red tongue with tooth marks, white coating, weak pulse, and various symptoms depending on the specific organs affected by qi deficiency. Tendency to illness: Prone to colds, organ prolapse, generally weak resistance, and slow recovery after illness.
>>>> Yang Deficiency Constitution: Pale tongue, enlarged tongue body with tooth marks, moist tongue coating
Overall characteristics: Insufficient yang qi, with main features of cold intolerance and cold hands and feet.
Physical characteristics: Soft and weak muscles.
Common manifestations: Generally cold intolerant, cold hands and feet, prefers warm food, lack of energy, pale and enlarged tongue, and a slow pulse.
Psychological characteristics: Often quiet and introverted personality.
Tendency to illness: Prone to phlegm retention, swelling, diarrhea, etc.; easily affected by cold pathogens.
Adaptability to external environment: Tolerates summer but not winter; easily affected by wind, cold, and dampness.
>>>> Yin Deficiency Constitution: Red tongue with little moisture and coating
Overall characteristics: Deficiency of yin fluids, with main features of dry mouth and throat, and heat in the palms and soles.
Physical characteristics: Generally thin body shape.
Common manifestations: Heat in the palms and soles, dry mouth and throat, slightly dry nose, prefers cold drinks, dry stools, red tongue with little moisture, and a thin rapid pulse.
Psychological characteristics: Impulsive, extroverted, and lively personality.
Tendency to illness: Prone to deficiency fatigue, seminal loss, insomnia, etc.; easily affected by heat pathogens.
Adaptability to external environment: Tolerates winter but not summer; cannot withstand heat, dryness, and heat pathogens.
>>>> Phlegm-Damp Constitution: Enlarged tongue body with white greasy coating
Overall characteristics: Phlegm and dampness accumulation, with main features of obesity, fullness in the abdomen, and greasy coating on the tongue.
Physical characteristics: Obese body shape with a soft and full abdomen.
Common manifestations: Oily skin on the face, excessive sweating, chest tightness, excessive phlegm, greasy or sweet taste in the mouth, prefers fatty and sweet foods, greasy coating, and slippery pulse.
Psychological characteristics: Generally mild and steady personality, often patient.
Tendency to illness: Prone to diabetes, stroke, chest obstruction, etc.
Adaptability to external environment: Poor adaptability to the rainy season and damp environments.
>>>> Wet-Heat Constitution: Red tongue with yellow greasy coating
Overall characteristics: Internal damp-heat, with main features of oily skin, bitter mouth, and yellow greasy coating.
Physical characteristics: Medium or slightly thin body shape.
Common manifestations: Oily skin, prone to acne, bitter and dry mouth, heavy body, sluggish bowel movements, or dry stools, short yellow urine, men prone to dampness in the scrotum, women prone to increased vaginal discharge, red tongue with yellow greasy coating, and rapid slippery pulse.
Psychological characteristics: Easily irritated and anxious.
Tendency to illness: Prone to sores, jaundice, heat strangury, etc.
Adaptability to external environment: Difficult to adapt to humid and hot climates in late summer and early autumn.
>>>> Blood Stasis Constitution: Dark purple tongue with stasis points and varicose veins under the tongue
Overall characteristics: Poor blood circulation, with main features of dull skin color and dark purple tongue.
Physical characteristics: Can be either thin or fat.
Common manifestations: Dull skin color, pigmentation, easy bruising, dark lips, dark or stasis points on the tongue, purple or thickened veins under the tongue, and a choppy pulse.
Psychological characteristics: Prone to anxiety and forgetfulness.
Tendency to illness: Prone to masses and pain syndromes, blood disorders, etc.
Adaptability to external environment: Poor tolerance to cold pathogens.
>>>> Qi Stagnation Constitution: Dark tongue with thin white or dry coating and wrinkles
Individuals with qi stagnation constitution often have an introverted personality, lacking communication with the outside world. When emotions are not expressed, they may experience a depressed state. The principle of health maintenance for those with qi stagnation is to promote the flow of qi, focusing on emotional regulation. Engaging in outdoor activities, watching comedies and motivational films, and traveling can help alleviate their mental state.
Avoid: Individuals with qi stagnation are prone to heat, but when clearing heat, they should avoid excessive cooling. Avoid drinking tea, coffee, and other stimulating beverages before bedtime.
Recommended: Strengthen dietary adjustments, consume more red dates, lily, and lotus seeds to nourish the spleen and heart, calm the mind; moderate alcohol consumption can help promote blood circulation and improve mood; eat foods that promote qi flow, relieve stagnation, aid digestion, and invigorate the spirit, such as fish, lean meat, dairy products, legumes, citrus fruits, rose, jasmine, and hawthorn.
>>>> Special Constitution: Diverse forms, no fixed characteristics. (No image provided here)
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