Nine physical constitutions of the Chinese people

As we all know, everyone's physique is different, and physique is a key element that affects whether a person's body is healthy. The better the physique, the healthier the body will be. If a person's physique is not good, it will cause many diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the human body has nine types of physiques, including peaceful physique, qi deficiency physique, damp-heat physique, yang deficiency physique, etc. People with each physique will have different physical health conditions.

For example, people with a balanced constitution are in relatively good health, while people with a weak constitution often have problems with sweating, feel tired easily, etc. So what are the differences between the nine constitutions of the Chinese people? Which constitution is the best?

1. A peaceful constitution means "being in good health and enjoying everything you eat", plus having good sleep, cheerful personality, and strong ability to adapt to society and nature. This is a typical peaceful constitution. People with this constitution are less likely to get sick. Maintenance method: Don’t eat too much or too hungry, don’t eat cold or too hot. Eat more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and less greasy and spicy foods. In terms of exercise, young people can choose to run or play ball, while the elderly can take appropriate walks or practice Tai Chi. Xu Xiaohua, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine

2 People with Qi deficiency have no energy to speak, often sweat, are easily short of breath, and often feel tired and weak. This is a Qi deficiency constitution. This type of person is prone to catching colds, has weak disease resistance and is difficult to recover from illness, and is also prone to visceral prolapse such as gastroptosis. Maintenance method: Eat more foods that can nourish qi and strengthen the spleen, such as soybeans, white lentils, mushrooms, dates, longans, honey, etc. Mainly engage in gentle exercise, such as walking, practicing Tai Chi, etc., and you can massage the Zusanli acupoint at ordinary times. People who often sweat or catch colds can take Yupingfeng Powder to prevent it.

3 People with damp-heat constitution have oily face and nose tip that are always shiny and prone to acne and boils. They can smell a bad odor as soon as they open their mouths. These people have damp-heat constitution. This type of person is also prone to sticky and uncomfortable stools and yellow urine. Maintenance method: Eat a light diet and eat more sweet, cold, and sweet and neutral foods such as mung beans, water spinach, amaranth, celery, cucumber, winter melon, lotus root, watermelon, etc. Eat less spicy and warm foods. Quit smoking and drinking. Don't stay up late or overwork. Suitable for middle and long distance running, swimming, mountain climbing, various ball games, martial arts and other sports. You can take Liuyi Powder, Qingwei Powder and Ganlu Xiaodu Dan on a daily basis.

4 If you are afraid of heat, often feel hot in the palms and soles of your feet, have flushed or reddish cheeks, dry skin, dry mouth and tongue, are prone to insomnia, and often have dry and hard stools, then you have a Yin deficiency constitution. Maintenance method: Eat more sweet, cool and moisturizing foods, such as mung beans, winter melon, sesame, lily, etc. Eat less warm and dry foods. Maintain a certain lunch break at noon. Avoid staying up late and strenuous exercise. Control the amount of sweating during exercise and replenish water in time. , you can take Liuwei Dihuang Pills or Qiju Dihuang Pills as appropriate.

5 People with Qi Yu constitution are sentimental, melancholic and fragile. They are generally thin, often unhappy, sigh for no reason, and are easily panicked and insomniac. Maintenance method: Eat more wheat, onion, garlic, kelp, seaweed, radish, kumquat, hawthorn and other foods that have the functions of promoting qi, relieving depression, digesting food and refreshing the mind. Avoid drinking refreshing drinks such as tea and coffee before going to bed. You can take Xiaoyao Powder, Shugan Hewei Pills, Kaixiong Shunqi Pills, Chaihu Shugan Powder, and Yueju Pills for regulation.

6 People with yang deficiency always have cold hands and feet and are afraid to eat cold things. They are mostly quiet and introverted. These are people with yang deficiency constitution. Maintenance method: Eat more sweet, warm and qi-boosting foods, such as onions, ginger, garlic, peppers, leeks, chili peppers, pepper, etc. Eat less raw, cold foods such as cucumber, lotus root, pear, watermelon, etc. Massage the Qihai, Zusanli, Yongquan and other acupoints by yourself, or frequently apply moxibustion to Zusanli and Guanyuan. You can take Jinkui Shenqi Pills.

7 The most prominent characteristics of the phlegm-damp constitution are a wide heart and fat body, a soft and fat abdomen, oily skin, excessive sweating, puffy eyes, and easy drowsiness. Maintenance method: Eat a light diet, eat more onions, garlic, seaweed, kelp, winter melon, radish, kumquat, mustard and other foods, and eat less fatty meat and sweet, sticky and greasy foods. You can take prescriptions for eliminating phlegm and dampness.

8 People with blood stasis constitution have bleeding gums when brushing their teeth, red eyes, dry and rough skin, frequent pain, irritability, forgetfulness, and quick temper. Maintenance method: Eat more black beans, kelp, seaweed, radish, carrots, hawthorn, vinegar, green tea and other foods that have the effects of promoting blood circulation, dispersing knots, promoting qi, soothing the liver and relieving depression. Eat less fatty pork, etc., and get enough sleep. You can take Guizhi Fuling Pills, etc. 9 Special constitution (allergic constitution) Being allergic to pollen or certain foods, etc., is called a special constitution in traditional Chinese medicine. Maintenance method: Eat a light and balanced diet, with an appropriate combination of coarse and fine foods, and a reasonable combination of meat and vegetables. Eat less buckwheat, broad beans, white lentils, beef, goose meat, eggplant, strong tea and other spicy foods, fishy and pungent foods, and foods containing allergens. You can take Yupingfeng Powder, Xiaofeng Powder, Allergy Decoction, etc.

In fact, physical constitution can be adjusted. For those with qi deficiency, thin phlegm, or blood stasis, only by adjusting their daily constitution according to their own physical health conditions can they better promote their health. Generally speaking, the health-preserving methods for different physical constitutions are different, so they should be treated differently.