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特禀质

Special Constitution (Allergy-Prone Body Type)

Special constitution refers to heightened sensitivity or inherited tendencies, often involving environmental reactivity.

Core Characteristics

  • Sensitive to environmental changes
  • Tendency toward allergies
  • Reactive skin or respiratory sensitivity

Facial Tendencies

  • Skin may appear easily reactive or flushed.
  • Tone may shift between pale and slightly red.
  • The eye area may look sensitive.
  • Subtle irritation may appear under environmental stress.

Underlying Pattern

Defensive Qi is relatively weak, the body’s natural protective response is more sensitive than average.
Inherited tendencies may make reactions to environmental triggers more noticeable.

Wellness Principle

Avoid known triggers. Maintain consistent routines. Support overall resilience through moderate activity and stable sleep.

Suitable Foods

Choose simple, balanced, neutral foods. Avoid extremes and known sensitivities.

Foot Soak Guidance

  • Use neutral, gentle herbs
  • Avoid strongly stimulating ingredients
  • Keep water temperature moderate
  • Observe personal comfort carefully

Common Combinations

May combine with Qi-deficiency or Yin-deficiency patterns.

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Best suited for:
Yang-Deficiency · Blood-Stasis · Phlegm-Damp · Qi-Deficiency · Qi-Stagnation · Balanced