走類 (Quadruped class) 

Also known as "wood body 木體", it has similar characteristics to animals that are good at running.

l   Face:

The face is long and the corners of the eyes are turned upward.

The head is small.

l   Body:

The arms and legs are long compared to the body, and the waist is also long. It is slender.

l    Characteristics:

It is good at exercise, including running.

It has a good sense of smell.

It has a lot of hair. Having a lot of hair means that there is a lot of damp heat. Therefore, diseases such as neuralgia or disc can occur easily.

Its temperament is very kind. However, once its temper flares up, there is no controlling it. Due to its sensitive and sharp temperament, it also tends to be anxious and restless as if always being chased by something.

l   Organs and Disease:

Diseases tend to occur on the liver side of the body, known as "wood liver". The liver is in charge of muscles, so it can suffer from muscle disorders. Having a lot of hair means that damp heat can accumulate in the body, making it prone to rheumatism or lower back and leg pain.

l   Lifestyle and Diet:

It is good to frequently consume herbs such as 決明子, 覆盆子, 山茱萸, 木瓜, etc, to supplement liver qi. 決明子 help to reduce heat and aid liver qi when the liver is affected by illness. 木瓜 enters the liver and supplements tendons and blood.