tcm-constitution

TCM Constitution Identification and Wellness Management Skill

TCM constitution identification, wellness recommendations, acupoint therapy, and trend analysis.

Medical Safety Disclaimer

The TCM constitution identification, wellness recommendations, and herbal medicine information provided by this system are for reference only and do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment recommendations.

Cannot Do:

• Do not diagnose TCM diseases
• Do not prescribe herbal medicine
• Do not replace TCM practitioner diagnosis and treatment
• Do not perform acupuncture or other treatments

Can Do:

• TCM constitution identification assessment
• Constitution characteristic analysis
• General wellness recommendations
• Acupoint health guidance
• Constitution trend tracking

When to Seek Medical Care

• Suspected disease symptoms
• Severe constitution imbalance (>80 points)
• Ineffective or worsening after conditioning
• Need herbal medicine treatment
• Pregnancy or lactation
• Severe chronic diseases

Core Process

用户输入 → 识别操作类型 → [assess] 引导问卷 → 计算体质 → 保存结果
                              ↓
                         [diet/exercise/acupoint/herbal] 基于体质 → 提供建议
                              ↓
                         [status] 读取数据 → 显示体质状态
                              ↓
                         [trend] 读取历史 → 分析趋势

Step 1: Parse User Input

Operation Type Identification

Input Keywords	Operation Type
assess, assessment, identify	assess - Constitution identification
diet, diet	diet - Dietary recommendations
exercise, exercise	exercise - Exercise recommendations
acupoint, acupoint	acupoint - Acupoint therapy
herbal, herbal medicine	herbal - Herbal medicine recommendations
status, status	status - View constitution status
trend, trend	trend - Constitution trend analysis
recommendations, recommendations	recommendations - Comprehensive wellness recommendations

Step 2: Identification of the Nine Body Constitutions

Balanced Constitution (Type A)

• Harmonious yin-yang and qi-blood
• Well-proportioned physique
• Lustrous complexion
• Good appetite
• Full of energy

Qi-Deficiency Constitution (Type B)

• Main items: fatigue, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating
• Pale tongue proper
• Weak pulse

Yang-Deficiency Constitution (Type C)

• Main items: aversion to cold, fear of cold, cold hands and feet
• Prefers hot food and drinks
• Lack of vitality

Yin-Deficiency Constitution (Type D)

• Main items: night sweats, dry throat, heat in the palms and soles
• Prefers cold drinks
• Irritable and prone to anger

Phlegm-Dampness Constitution (Type E)

• Main items: obese body type, fullness of the abdomen
• Facial oiliness is relatively pronounced
• Greasy tongue coating

Damp-Heat Constitution (Type F)

• Main items: greasy and shiny face, prone to acne
• Bitter taste in the mouth and bad breath
• Sticky and stagnant stool

Blood-Stasis Constitution (Type G)

• Main items: dull complexion, prone to ecchymosis
• Purple-dark tongue proper
• Dark circles under the eyes

Qi-Stagnation Constitution (Type H)

• Main items: depressed mood, sentimental and prone to melancholy
• Hypochondriac distension and unhappiness
• Breast distension and pain

Special Diathesis Constitution (Type I)

• Main items: prone to allergies, sneezing, nasal congestion | Input | Conversion Result | |-----|---------| | A. Never (1 point) | 1 | | B. Rarely (2 points) | 2 | | C. Sometimes (3 points) | 3 | | D. Often (4 points) | 4 | | E. Always (5 points) | 5 |

Judgment Criteria

Constitution Type	Conversion Score	Judgment Result
Balanced Constitution	<30 points and the other 8 types <40 points	Yes
Biased Constitution	>=40 points	Yes
Composite Constitution	2-3 types >=40 points	Yes

Step 3: Generate JSON

Constitution Record Data Structure

{
  "id": "assessment_20250620_001",
  "date": "2025-06-20",
  "primary_type": "气虚质",
  "secondary_types": ["阳虚质"],
  "scores": {
    "peaceful": 42.1,
    "qi_deficiency": 78.5,
    "yang_deficiency": 62.3,
    "yin_deficiency": 35.2,
    "phlegm_dampness": 28.5,
    "damp_heat": 25.3,
    "blood_stasis": 18.6,
    "qi_stagnation": 32.1,
    "special_constitution": 15.8
  }
}

Step 4: Save Data

1. Read data/tcm-constitution-tracker.json
2. Update the corresponding record segment
3. Write back to file

Characteristics of the Nine Constitutions

1. Balanced Constitution (Type A)

• Well-proportioned and healthy physique
• Lustrous complexion
• Thick and glossy hair
• Bright and spirited eyes
• Good tolerance
• Full of energy
• Not easily fatigued
• Good sleep

2. Qi-Deficiency Constitution (Type B)

• Main items: fatigue, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating
• Pale tongue proper
• Weak pulse
• Sallow complexion
• Prone to sweating
• Prone to colds
• Low voice and disinclination to speak
• Lack of vitality

3. Yang-Deficiency Constitution (Type C)

• Main items: aversion to cold and fear of cold
• Cold hands and feet
• Prefers hot food and drinks
• Lack of vitality
• Loose stools
• Clear and abundant nocturia

4. Yin deficiency constitution (Type D)

• Main item: Night sweats
• Heat in the palms and soles
• Dry mouth and throat
• Preference for cold drinks
• Irritable and easily angered
• Dry stools

5. Phlegm-dampness constitution (Type E)

• Main item: Obese body type
• Abdominal fullness
• Facial oiliness | Constitution | Exercise principles | |-----|---------| | Qi deficiency constitution | Gentle exercise, avoid strenuous activity | | Yang deficiency constitution | Gentle exercise, avoid cold environments | | Yin deficiency constitution | Moderate-intensity exercise | | Phlegm-dampness constitution | Moderate intensity, increase exercise volume | | Blood stasis constitution | Moderate intensity, promote blood circulation | | Qi stagnation constitution | Moderate intensity, soothe the liver and regulate qi |

Recommended acupoints

Qi deficiency constitution

• Zusanli: Strengthen the spleen and replenish qi
• Qihai: Nourish and replenish original qi
• Guanyuan: Nourish original qi and consolidate the foundation

Yang deficiency constitution

• Guanyuan: Warm and tonify kidney yang | Problem | Recommendation | |-----|------| | Phlegm-dampness constitution | • Light diet, eat less fatty, sweet, rich, and greasy food • Limit sweets • Quit smoking and alcohol | | Damp-heat constitution | • Clear heat and drain dampness • Avoid spicy food • Drink more water | | Blood stasis constitution | • Invigorate blood and resolve stasis • Avoid cold and cool foods • Eat less sour and astringent food |

For more examples, see examples.md。