Special Diathesis TCM Body Constitution

Dried shiitake mushrooms

Today let’s learn more about the sixth type of body constitution – Special Diathesis Body Constitution (特禀体质). The special diathesis body constitution is associated with people who are allergic to certain foods (such as peanuts, wheat, eggs, etc), temperature changes or air particles (like pollen, dust, etc). People with such allergies will commonly display reactions (body symptoms) … Read more

Yin Nourishing Dessert

pear

Today, I’d like to share with you a good food/fruit to eat during these few weeks which is – the pear! In my latest solar term post on Jing Zhe, I mentioned that it is recorded in 本草通玄 that pear has the properties of: “生吃清六腑之热,熟吃滋五脏之阴” It means:1. When eaten raw, it can clear heatiness in the body.2. When … Read more

Qi Stagnation TCM Body Constitution

rose tea water benefits in tcm

This week, let’s learn more about the fifth type of body constitution – Qi Stagnation (气郁体质). In a healthy person, the Qi flow is smooth and unobstructed. Qi stagnation happens when the Qi can’t flow smoothly throughout the body, most particularly in the liver and heart meridian. One of the most common causes for Qi stagnation is related … Read more