Are you prone to cold, weight gain, or overheating? An Xin TCM introduces 9 common body constitutions and the best foods for each. Eat right to truly nourish your health.
Many patients ask:
“I take supplements and drink bird’s nest, but why do I still feel weak?”
From a TCM perspective: If your constitution doesn’t match, even the best supplements won’t help—and might even backfire.
Examples:
People with Spleen deficiency and dampness get worse if they drink herbal teas every day.
Those with Yin deficiency and internal heat may get acne and insomnia from eating too much durian or grilled food.
| Constitution Type | Common Traits | Recommended Foods |
|---|---|---|
| Balanced | Energetic, rarely sick | Normal balanced diet |
| Qi Deficient | Fatigue, breathlessness, cold-prone | Yam, Astragalus, red dates, chicken |
| Yang Deficient | Cold hands/feet, prefers warm drinks | Lamb, ginger, longan, walnuts |
| Yin Deficient | Dry mouth, poor sleep, hot palms | White fungus, lily bulb, glehnia root, duck |
| Phlegm-Damp | Overweight, sluggish, sticky stools | Job’s tears, dried tangerine peel, winter melon, lotus leaf tea |
| Damp-Heat | Bitter mouth, acne, bad breath | Bitter gourd, mung beans, coptis root, hawthorn |
| Blood Stasis | Dark complexion, menstrual cramps | Black fungus, peach kernel, safflower, salvia root |
| Qi Stagnation | Chest tightness, sighing, moody | Bergamot, rose tea, jasmine, dried orange peel |
| Special Constitution | Allergies, hives, rhinitis | Astragalus, white atractylodes, perilla, avoid cold food |
At An Xin TCM, we evaluate your constitution using:
TCM pulse and tongue analysis
Body constitution questionnaire
Four diagnostic methods: looking, listening/smelling, asking, and palpation
Q: I want to lose weight. Should I eat cold veggies and drink cooling teas?
A: Not always. People with weak digestion will become colder and have even slower metabolism. Try warm, damp-clearing ingredients like job’s tears and winter melon instead.
Q: Do all supplements cause “heatiness”?
A: Only if misused. Yin-deficient people need gentle nourishing (Qing Bu), while Yang-deficient types benefit from warming supplements (Wen Bu).
Eating isn’t just about nutrition—it’s about what your body can absorb. Knowing your body type is the first step toward personalized wellness.
Book a TCM consultation at An Xin TCM and discover the foods that truly suit you.
📍 An Xin TCM
Address: 9, Jalan KPKS 3, Kompleks Perniagaan Kota Syahbandar, 75200 Kota Syahbandar, Melaka (opposite Restaurant New Lagoon)
Phone: +6018-286 5608
Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily (Open 7 days, doctors rotate)
Note: This article is for general health information only. For diagnosis and treatment, please consult a licensed TCM practitioner.
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