Table 1.

“The Criteria of Classification and Judgment of TCM Constitution” scale

Classification	Conditions	Judgement
Normal constitution	A conversion score of ≥ 60, and conversion score of < 30 in all other 8 types	Yes
	A conversion score of ≥ 60, and conversion score of < 40 in all other 8 types	Generally yes
	Unsatisfied for the above conditions	No
Abnormal constitution	A conversion score of ≥ 40	Yes
	A conversion score of 30 to 39	Likely yes
	A conversion score of< 30	No

The scale consists of 9 types including constitution of Gentleness (type A), Qi-deficiency (type B), Yang-deficiency (type C), Yin-deficiency (type D), Phlegm-wetness (type E), Wetness-heat (type F), Blood-stasis (G type), Qi-depression (H type), and Special diathesis (type I). Each type is graded in 5 contents. The original score is the sum of all items. Conversion score = [(original score − number of items)/(number of items × 4)] × 100