Nine constitutions
Balanced
The ideal, well-balanced type — the goal is to keep it that way
A balanced constitution means yin and yang, qi and blood are in harmony. People tend to be of moderate build with good colour, steady energy, sound sleep and appetite, and adapt well to their environment. The aim is not to tonify, but to maintain this balance.
Typical signs
- Good complexion and steady energy
- Sound sleep and normal appetite
- Regular digestion and even mood
- Adapts easily to heat, cold and seasons
Who tends to have it: People with a sound natural endowment who also live and eat in a balanced way.
Favour
- Eat in moderation with balanced flavours
- Varied, fresh, seasonal foods
- Stop at ~70% full, eat on a regular schedule
Limit
- ·Overeating or over-tonifying
- ·Long-term fussy eating or extreme dieting
- ·Excess of very cold or very heating foods
Lifestyle
- Keep a regular routine, avoid late nights
- Moderate, regular exercise
- Maintain an even, calm state of mind
Tea direction: A gentle, balanced everyday wellness tea is all that is needed — no strong tonifying or purging; adjust lightly with the seasons.
Classic formulas for balanced
Herbalist-curated; directional, not prescriptive.
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This content is wellness education, not medical diagnosis or treatment. Constitution should be assessed by a qualified practitioner; if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take medication, consult a professional first.