Eight Constitutional Body Types
The strength and weakness of organs vary according to the constitutional type, which must be considered when bringing the body into balance. The needling technique, namely the order, depth, and direction of the needles, varies according to type, too. Some treatments that are good for one type could harm other types.
Type-1A. COLONOTONIA (Metal-Yin)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Large Intestine (Lung) - the Urinary
Bladder (Kidney) - the Stomach (Spleen) - the Small Intestine (Heart) - the Gall Bladder (Liver).
• In this type of person, the principal way to maintain his/her health is to cut down eating any kind of meat. In case of the
muscle inertia symptoms, extra precaution is required. It is beneficial for this type of person to take cold baths
regularly.
• Alzheimer is one of the common diseases in COLONOTONIA.
Type-1B. PULMOTONIA (Metal-Yang)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Lung (Large Intestine) - the Spleen (Stomach) - the Heart
(Small Intestine) - the Kidney (Urinary Bladder) - the Liver (Gallbladder).
• Owing to the weak function of the liver, medication should be treated with caution in this type of person. Also, this type of person often gets sick
after eating meat due to the same reason. For good health, taking more vegetables and sea foods, but avoiding sunbathing and excessive
perspiration is recommendable.
• Atopic Dermatitis is one of the common diseases in PULMOTONIA.
Type-2A. CHOLECYSTOTONIA (Wood-Yin)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Gall Bladder (Liver) - the Small Intestine (Heart) - the
Stomach (Spleen) - the Urinary Bladder (Kidney) - the Large Intestine (Lung).
• Most common symptoms such as uncomfortable feeling in the lower abdomen, heaviness in the lower limbs, lower back pain, irregular
bowel movement, mental depression, coldness of the body, and poor sleeping is due to weakness of the large intestine. Therefore, for good
health, making the lower abdomen keep warm with a binder is highly recommendable.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Gallbladder diseases including Cholelithiasis (gallbladder stone) are common in CHOLECYSTOTONIA.
Type-2B. HEPATOTONIA (Wood-Yang)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Liver (Gallbladder) - the Kidney
(Urinary Bladder) - the Heart (Small Intestine) - the Spleen (Stomach) - the Lung (Large Intestine).
• This type of person is easily damp-accumulated in the body. Draining out the turbid dampness via sweating is useful method to restore good
condition of the body. Enjoy the hot bath for the good health.
• Essential Hypertension is one of the common diseases in HEPATOTONIA.
Type-3A. GASTROTONIA (Earth-Yin)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Stomach (Spleen) - the Large Intestine (Lung) - the Small
Intestine (Heart) - the Gall Bladder (Liver) - the Urinary Bladder (Kidney).
• This type of person has, in general, no problem in digestion except some digestive disorders after taking medication or improper foods. Cold and
fresh foods are recommendable.
• Toxemia for Penicillin is one of the common symptoms in GASTROTONIA.
Type-3B. PANCREOTONIA (Earth-Yang)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Spleen (Stomach) - the Heart (Small Intestine) - the Liver
(Gall Bladder) - the Lung (Large Intestine) - the Kidney (Urinary Bladder).
• The main characteristic of this type of person is easily getting agitated and irritable. Controlling mind or calmness of mind is an important way to
keep his/her body healthy. Even though he/she has a strong digestive function of organs, it is useful to avoid harmful diets, alcohol, and cold baths.
• Leukoplakia, Infertility, Diabetes Mellitus are common diseases in PANCREOTONIA.
Type-4A. VESICOTONIA (Water-Yin)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Urinary Bladder (Kidney) - the Gallbladder (Liver) - the
Small Intestine (Heart) - the Large Intestine (Lung) - the Stomach (Spleen).
• If this type of person takes cold food, his/her cold stomach will become colder and lead him/her to unhealthy conditions, eventually to gastroptosis.
Therefore, the principal method for health in this type of person is to have a light meal with warm drinks and foods.
• Prolapse of the Stomach is one of the common diseases in VESICOTONIA.
Type-4B. RENOTONIA (Water-Yang)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Kidney (Urinary Bladder) - the Lung (Large Intestine) - theLiver
(Gall Bladder) - the Heart (Small Intestine) - the Spleen (Stomach).
• Constitutionally, it is contraindicated for this type of person to sweat a lot. That is why he/she feels healthier in the cold weather. To avoid
perspiration, cold baths or rubbing the body with a cold towel is recommendable.
• Constipation is one of the common diseases in RENOTONIA.
Type-1A. COLONOTONIA (Metal-Yin)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Large Intestine (Lung) - the Urinary
Bladder (Kidney) - the Stomach (Spleen) - the Small Intestine (Heart) - the Gall Bladder (Liver).
• In this type of person, the principal way to maintain his/her health is to cut down eating any kind of meat. In case of the
muscle inertia symptoms, extra precaution is required. It is beneficial for this type of person to take cold baths
regularly.
• Alzheimer is one of the common diseases in COLONOTONIA.
Type-1B. PULMOTONIA (Metal-Yang)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Lung (Large Intestine) - the Spleen (Stomach) - the Heart
(Small Intestine) - the Kidney (Urinary Bladder) - the Liver (Gallbladder).
• Owing to the weak function of the liver, medication should be treated with caution in this type of person. Also, this type of person often gets sick
after eating meat due to the same reason. For good health, taking more vegetables and sea foods, but avoiding sunbathing and excessive
perspiration is recommendable.
• Atopic Dermatitis is one of the common diseases in PULMOTONIA.
Type-2A. CHOLECYSTOTONIA (Wood-Yin)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Gall Bladder (Liver) - the Small Intestine (Heart) - the
Stomach (Spleen) - the Urinary Bladder (Kidney) - the Large Intestine (Lung).
• Most common symptoms such as uncomfortable feeling in the lower abdomen, heaviness in the lower limbs, lower back pain, irregular
bowel movement, mental depression, coldness of the body, and poor sleeping is due to weakness of the large intestine. Therefore, for good
health, making the lower abdomen keep warm with a binder is highly recommendable.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Gallbladder diseases including Cholelithiasis (gallbladder stone) are common in CHOLECYSTOTONIA.
Type-2B. HEPATOTONIA (Wood-Yang)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Liver (Gallbladder) - the Kidney
(Urinary Bladder) - the Heart (Small Intestine) - the Spleen (Stomach) - the Lung (Large Intestine).
• This type of person is easily damp-accumulated in the body. Draining out the turbid dampness via sweating is useful method to restore good
condition of the body. Enjoy the hot bath for the good health.
• Essential Hypertension is one of the common diseases in HEPATOTONIA.
Type-3A. GASTROTONIA (Earth-Yin)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Stomach (Spleen) - the Large Intestine (Lung) - the Small
Intestine (Heart) - the Gall Bladder (Liver) - the Urinary Bladder (Kidney).
• This type of person has, in general, no problem in digestion except some digestive disorders after taking medication or improper foods. Cold and
fresh foods are recommendable.
• Toxemia for Penicillin is one of the common symptoms in GASTROTONIA.
Type-3B. PANCREOTONIA (Earth-Yang)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Spleen (Stomach) - the Heart (Small Intestine) - the Liver
(Gall Bladder) - the Lung (Large Intestine) - the Kidney (Urinary Bladder).
• The main characteristic of this type of person is easily getting agitated and irritable. Controlling mind or calmness of mind is an important way to
keep his/her body healthy. Even though he/she has a strong digestive function of organs, it is useful to avoid harmful diets, alcohol, and cold baths.
• Leukoplakia, Infertility, Diabetes Mellitus are common diseases in PANCREOTONIA.
Type-4A. VESICOTONIA (Water-Yin)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Urinary Bladder (Kidney) - the Gallbladder (Liver) - the
Small Intestine (Heart) - the Large Intestine (Lung) - the Stomach (Spleen).
• If this type of person takes cold food, his/her cold stomach will become colder and lead him/her to unhealthy conditions, eventually to gastroptosis.
Therefore, the principal method for health in this type of person is to have a light meal with warm drinks and foods.
• Prolapse of the Stomach is one of the common diseases in VESICOTONIA.
Type-4B. RENOTONIA (Water-Yang)
• The differential order according to the functional strength of internal organs is the Kidney (Urinary Bladder) - the Lung (Large Intestine) - theLiver
(Gall Bladder) - the Heart (Small Intestine) - the Spleen (Stomach).
• Constitutionally, it is contraindicated for this type of person to sweat a lot. That is why he/she feels healthier in the cold weather. To avoid
perspiration, cold baths or rubbing the body with a cold towel is recommendable.
• Constipation is one of the common diseases in RENOTONIA.
