The Appearance-Based Five Elements Constitution : Metal Constiution

 Metal constitution people have short necks and big shoulders. Because they mimic the shape of a tortoise, they are referred to as "metal constitution" or "tortoise-like constitution." They have short necks and rather large shoulders in appearance. Their faces are typically round and broad. Their skin tone is generally light. Individuals with a Metal constitution are gifted with remarkable inspiration, intuition, and inventiveness. As a result, they frequently receive comments such as "idea person" from those around them. They are great at developing and directing new ventures. They are, nevertheless, prone to become gloomy, preferring to be alone and crying readily.

People with a Metal constitution are prone to respiratory ailments known as "Lung-Metal." Even when they have a regular cold, they have persistent coughing, and even a minor aggravated condition can escalate to asthma. Furthermore, because the lungs control the skin, they are prone to skin problems. When a skin illness develops, it tends to linger rather than heal quickly. Individuals with a Metal constitution are likewise prone to shoulder ache. They are prone to nervous diseases due to their inclination for sadness.

Consuming enough of Jie Geng (balloon flower roots) is quite beneficial for balancing lung energy in people with a Metal constitution. Consuming powdered balloon flower roots or preparing them in a decoction can be beneficial, especially when feeling high heat in the lungs and shortness of breath. Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) can be taken as a tea or in pill form on a regular basis. Ground orange peels and decoctions produced from them are also beneficial to lung function. Walnuts, peaches, milk, Job's tears (adlay), and apricot seeds are also considered lung-healthy foods. Apricot seeds should be consumed in crushed form or cooked in porridge.