What Is TCM Body Constitution?
Your body constitution is your unique internal blueprint — shaped by genetics, lifestyle, emotions and environment. It determines how your body reacts to stress, food, climate, sleep and even skincare.
In TCM, there are 9 main body constitution types:
1. 气虚 Qi Deficiency
2. 气郁 Qi Stagnation
3. 气滞 Liver-Qi Stagnation
4. 血虚 Blood Deficiency
5. 血瘀 Blood Stasis
6. 阳虚 Yang Deficiency
7. 阴虚 Yin Deficiency
8. 痰湿 Phlegm-Damp
9. 湿热 Damp-Heat
Most people are a combination of 2–3 types.