What is a TCM body constitution?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, everyone has a unique body constitution (體質) that determines your health tendencies. There are 9 constitution types: Balanced, Qi Deficiency, Yang Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, Phlegm-Dampness, Damp-Heat, Blood Stasis, Qi Stagnation, and Special Constitution. Knowing your type helps you make better choices about diet, exercise, and lifestyle.

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Our quiz has 29 questions about your body signals, energy levels, digestion, sleep, and emotional patterns. It takes about 5 minutes. The AI then scores you across all 9 constitution types and identifies your primary body type with personalised wellness suggestions.

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The report includes a deep constitution analysis, personalised cautions, food therapy recommendations, acupoint massage guide, exercise plan, tea recipes, evening wind-down routine, and a structured 28-day wellness programme — all tailored to your specific constitution type, current solar term, and local climate.

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The 24 Solar Terms (節氣) are a traditional Chinese calendar system that divides the year into 24 periods based on the sun's position. Each period brings different climate changes that affect your body differently. Our AI adjusts your wellness recommendations based on the current solar term for maximum effectiveness.

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What Is a 28-Day TCM Wellness Plan?

The four-week framework Traditional Chinese Medicine uses to rebuild balance step by step — and why each week builds on the last.

Quick answer

A 28-day TCM wellness plan is a four-week, phased routine that works with your body constitution: rather than a random list of tips, each week has a focus that builds on the previous one — typically stopping what drains you first, then strengthening the foundation, then nourishing, then consolidating the gains. The idea is that the body responds to steady, sequenced conditioning over about a month. Here's how the four phases work.

The Four Weekly Phases

A 28-day TCM plan is not a random list of tips — it is four weeks that build on each other. Each week has a focus, and the sequence matters: you stop what drains you before you try to build, and you consolidate before you finish.

Week 1 — Stop the drain. Ease off the habits that deplete you and steady your digestion. Tonifying while still leaking gives little result, so this comes first.
Week 2 — Strengthen the foundation. Support the digestive core (in TCM, the Spleen and Stomach) so your body can actually make use of nourishment.
Week 3 — Nourish and build. With the foundation steadier, gently build back energy, warmth, or moisture — whatever your constitution needs.
Week 4 — Consolidate. Lock in the gains and settle into a sustainable rhythm you can carry forward and repeat each season.

The specific foods, acupoints, and focus within each phase differ by constitution — a Qi-Deficiency plan rebuilds energy gently, a Phlegm-Dampness plan clears and lightens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why 28 days?

Four weeks is long enough for the body to respond to consistent conditioning but short enough to stay motivated. In TCM, gentle changes to diet, movement, and daily rhythm accumulate — many people notice a shift in energy, digestion, or sleep within about a month of steady effort. It's a cycle you can repeat and adjust each season.

How is a 28-day plan structured?

Typically in four weekly phases that build on each other: Week 1 stops the habits that drain you and steadies digestion; Week 2 strengthens your foundation (often the Spleen and Stomach in TCM); Week 3 nourishes and builds; Week 4 consolidates and locks in the gains. The exact focus depends on your constitution.

Does the plan change for my body type?

Yes — the framework is the same four phases, but the specific foods, acupoints, and focus differ by constitution. A Qi-Deficiency plan emphasizes rebuilding energy gently; a Phlegm-Dampness plan emphasizes clearing and lightening. Take the free quiz to see which framework fits you.

Last updated: 2026-07-13

This page offers general TCM educational perspectives, not medical advice or a diagnosis. For any health concern, please consult a licensed healthcare professional.