4元素診断

What is the current state of your body?

In traditional Thai medicine, the human body is believed to function based on the four elements: Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire. It is thought that an imbalance in these elements leads to poor health and illness.

The balance of these four elements is influenced not only by one's inherent constitution but also by food, climate, environment, and mental state.

The checklist below serves as a guide to help you understand your current state according to traditional Thai medicine, and which element's influence is stronger in your body.

Please check all items that apply to your constitution, tendencies, and current condition.
When you click [View Current State] at the end, you will see the element that is strongly dominant in you now, along with recommended advice from a Kampo doctor. Please use this elemental balance check to help manage your health.

Please note that this checklist is merely a simple self-diagnosis tool and may differ from the diagnosis of an actual Kampo doctor. Please understand this and feel free to use it for your enjoyment.

If you desire a detailed diagnosis from a Kampo doctor, please feel free to inquire.

Four Elements Checklist

Please check all items that apply to your current condition.
The total for each element will be calculated automatically.
You can click on the total box for each element to view more details about that element.

About the Four Elements [Earth, Water, Wind, Fire]

An imbalance in each element [element] can lead to certain physical and temperamental tendencies, as follows:
These characteristics do not necessarily always manifest in that state. They are tendencies that are more likely to appear, and there are individual differences depending on age and gender.
More detailed conditions will vary based on a consultation with a Kampo doctor, so please view this as a general guideline only.

Earth Element [Element] Tendencies: Manifested Characteristics and Conditions

【Characteristics】People with a strong Earth tendency often have a solid physique, are healthy, and full of vitality. Their skin is dark, and their hair is black and thick. They gain weight easily and lose it with difficulty. Their joints are so loose they feel like they could dislocate. They speak clearly and loudly. Their personality is humble and modest. They possess strong ideas and will, aiming for high goals in life. On the other hand, they can be discontented or stubborn, and their anger can be intense. In insecure situations, hesitation and depression are likely to appear.

【[Recommended Flavors]Tendencies: Manifested Characteristics and Conditions

【[Recommended Foods].
　Drinks: Sugarcane juice, coconut juice, Bael fruit tea, soy milk, melon juice, orange juice, guava juice, Job's tears milk, corn juice, pumpkin juice

　Vegetables and Fruits: Mangosteen, guava, various beans

【Other Advice】Earth is a stable substance on the ground, and people with the Earth attribute are said to be less prone to illness.

Water Element [Element] Tendencies: Manifested Characteristics and Conditions

【Characteristics.People with a strong Water attribute tend to have a medium and balanced build. Their skin is transparent and firm, and their eyes are gentle. Their hair is beautiful and black. They are relatively strong against hunger, heat, and cold. Their movements are relaxed and stable, but they can also be lazy. They have a clear voice, good memory, are rational, and plan well. They are broad-minded and have the courage to face life's difficulties. They tend to have strong sexual desire and sensation.

【[Recommended Flavors] 】Sour, bitter

【[Recommended Foods].
　Drinks:Lime juice, Centella asiatica juice, tomato juice, Amla (makam pom) tea, pineapple juice, hibiscus tea, star fruit juice

　Vegetables and Fruits: : Citrus fruits, pineapple, apples, grapes. Avoid strong-flavored foods.

【Other Advice.People with the Water attribute tend to easily develop cold symptoms such as watery eyes or runny/stuffy nose. Also, during the cold season, the Water element's activity becomes too strong, making them prone to falling ill.

Wind Element [Element] Tendencies: Manifested Characteristics and Conditions

【Characteristics.People with a strong Wind tendency often have rough and easily irritated skin. Many have a delicate and slim physique with flexible joints. They are relatively sensitive to cold and always sleep lightly. They are talkative, have a low voice, and don't speak clearly. They are fearful and prone to panic. Their sexual desire and sensation are not very high. They are highly imaginative, enjoy fantasy, and many succeed as artists. They are characterized by being fickle and having unstable moods.

【[Recommended Flavors] . Warming foods, spicy foods

【[Recommended Foods] .
　Drinks: : Ginger tea, lemongrass tea

　Vegetables and Fruits:: Ginger, galangal, lemongrass, pepper, coriander (pak chee), onion, garlic, mint, holy basil (gapao). Avoid sweet foods.

【Other Advice.People with the Wind element tend to faint easily due to dizziness or lightheadedness. Also, during the rainy season, the Wind element's activity increases, making them prone to falling ill.

Fire Element [Element] Tendencies: Manifested Characteristics and Conditions

【Characteristics.Many people with a strong Fire tendency have a lean constitution and are sensitive to heat. They are often hungry and have a strong appetite. Their head and body hair tend to be soft and fine, and they are prone to graying or thinning hair. Their skin has a deep color and is prone to wrinkles. Their joints are loose, and their sexual desire is moderate.
They move briskly, think rationally, and are decisive. They are multi-talented, have strong self-belief, and are confident. They are compassionate. On the other hand, they are not good at adapting to situations and are easily irritated and stressed. Their patience is relatively weak, and they tend to become irritable and short-tempered when annoyed.

【[Recommended Flavors] .Cold foods, bland foods

[Recommended Foods]
　Drinks: Watermelon juice, Centella asiatica juice, Pandan leaf tea, chrysanthemum tea

　Vegetables and Fruits: : Watermelon, daikon radish, neem (sadao), winter melon, cucumber, kale, zucchini, eggplant, etc. Avoid warming foods.

【Other Advice.People with the Fire element tend to be easily irritated and offended. During hot periods, the Fire element's activity increases, making the body prone to accumulating heat and easily susceptible to illness, such as fever.

[Message from the Kampo Doctor]
Regardless of which element you have a strong tendency towards, it is crucial to have a balanced diet with a variety of ingredients every day.
Therefore, avoid overeating, eat until you are about 80% full, manage stress, and strive to balance your mind and body.

If you have any other questions or concerns about your health,