Tan Shi Zhi

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Identifying and Managing Body Constitution

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Identifying and Managing Body Constitution

Body constitution refers to the inherent and relatively stable characteristics of individuals in terms of morphology and functional activities, which are related to psychological traits. The discussion of body constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) began in the Western Han Dynasty with the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) and has developed into a comprehensive … Read more

The Nine Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Which One Are You?

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The Nine Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Which One Are You?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) categorizes individuals into nine constitutions: Pinghe Zhi (平和质), Qi Xu Zhi (气虚质), Yang Xu Zhi (阳虚质), Yin Xu Zhi (阴虚质), Tan Shi Zhi (痰湿质), Shi Re Zhi (湿热质), Xue Yu Zhi (血瘀质), Qi Yu Zhi (气郁质), and Te Bing Zhi (特禀质). Each constitution has distinct characteristics and manifestations, let us explore … Read more

Understanding TCM Constitutions: Characteristics and Nourishment Methods of Nine Body Types

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Understanding TCM Constitutions: Characteristics and Nourishment Methods of Nine Body Types

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), human constitution is classified into nine types: Pinghe Zhi (平和质 – Harmonious Constitution), Qi Xu Zhi (气虚质 – Qi Deficiency Constitution), Yang Xu Zhi (阳虚质 – Yang Deficiency Constitution), Yin Xu Zhi (阴虚质 – Yin Deficiency Constitution), Tan Shi Zhi (痰湿质 – Phlegm-Damp Constitution), Shi Re Zhi (湿热质 – Damp-Heat … Read more

Identifying TCM Constitutions for More Accurate Regulation

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Identifying TCM Constitutions for More Accurate Regulation

According to the “Classification and Identification of TCM Constitutions” standard, TCM constitutions are divided into Pinghe Zhi (平和质, Harmonious Constitution), Qi Xu Zhi (气虚质, Qi Deficiency Constitution), Yang Xu Zhi (阳虚质, Yang Deficiency Constitution), Tan Shi Zhi (痰湿质, Phlegm-Damp Constitution), Yin Xu Zhi (阴虚质, Yin Deficiency Constitution), Shi Re Zhi (湿热质, Damp-Heat Constitution), Qi Yu … Read more