Eight Constitutions: The Key to Optimal Health and Well-Being
In Eight-Constitution Medicine, the dynamic orders of the organs are classified into eight unique individualities, known as The Eight Constitutions. Understanding the autonomic nervous system and elemental essences of each constitution is essential in forming regimens, constructing treatment-formulas, and deriving preventative means for each individual.
The autonomic nervous system controls most physiological phenomena and can be subdivided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Among the Eight Constitutions, Pulmotonia, Colonotonia, Renotonia, and Vesicotonia belong to the subcategory Sympathicotonia, while Hepatonia, Cholecystonia, Pancreotonia, and Gastrotonia belong to the subcategory Vagotonia. The elemental essence of the strongest organ of a constitution is the dominant essence of the constitution, and is hereditary.
Two individuals with the same constitution have the same dynamic order of organs and show similarity in physical and mental aspects. It is highly probable that their health conditions, including diseases or illnesses, are very similar if they have similar diets and living environments. Understanding our own constitutions as well as others is key to accessing a healthy life.
How to Determine Your Constitution
There are several ways to determine your constitution. One way is to consult with a qualified Eight-Constitution Medicine practitioner. Another way is to take an online quiz or assessment.
Benefits of Understanding Your Constitution
There are many benefits to understanding your constitution. For example, knowing your constitution can help you:
- Choose the right diet and lifestyle for your individual needs
- Identify potential health problems early on
- Choose the right treatments and therapies
- Prevent illness
- Live a longer, healthier life
If you are interested in learning more about Eight-Constitution Medicine, please consult with a qualified practitioner.
| Constitutions | Eight different dynamic orders of twelve organs | Autonomic nervous system |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatonia | Lung < Pancreas < Heart < Kidney < Liver | Sympathetic Nerve < Parasympathetic Nerve |
| Cholecystonia | Large Intestine < Bladder < Stomach < Small Intestine < Gall Bladder | Sympathetic Nerve < Parasympathetic Nerve |
| Pancreotonia | Kidney < Lung < Liver < Heart < Pancreas | Sympathetic Nerve < Parasympathetic Nerve |
| Gastrotonia | Bladder < Gall Bladder < Small Intestine < Large Intestine < Stomach | Sympathetic Nerve < Parasympathetic Nerve |
| Pulmotonia | Liver < Kidney < Heart < Pancreas < Lung | Parasympathetic Nerve < Sympathetic Nerve |
| Colonotonia | Gall Bladder < Small Intestine < Stomach < Bladder < Large Intestine | Parasympathetic Nerve < Sympathetic Nerve |
| Renotonia | Pancreas < Heart < Liver < Lung < Kidney | Parasympathetic Nerve < Sympathetic Nerve |
| Vesicotonia | Stomach < Large Intestine < Small Intestine < Gall Bladder < Bladder | Parasympathetic Nerve < Sympathetic Nerve |
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