Taeeum (Greater Yin) type

Build & temperament

The Taeeum type is seen to have a large build, thick bones, and a fuller figure. In temperament they are patient, accepting, and steady, with the grain of seeing a thing through once begun. Adding activity so that ease does not turn to idleness lets their innate strength come alive.

Health & wellness

With good absorption they gain weight easily and do well to watch the circulatory and respiratory systems (mind overeating and lack of exercise). A regimen of foods that support the lungs and clear waste, with steady exercise and sweating, is beneficial.

Frequently asked

What is the Taeeum (Greater Yin) type?

It is the type of Strong liver, weak lungs (肝大肺小). A steady, persevering type with strong liver energy and weak lung energy. The Taeeum type is seen to have a large build, thick bones, and a fuller figure. In temperament they are patient, accepting, and steady, with the grain of seeing a thing through once begun. Adding activity so that ease does not turn to idleness lets their innate strength come alive.

What foods help the Taeeum (Greater Yin) type, and which to be careful with?

Helpful foods include Beef, Radish, Balloon flower root (doraji), Job's tears, Beans, Chestnuts and walnuts; to be careful with are Overeating, Greasy food, Chicken, Eggs. This varies with individual health and allergies.

How do I know if I'm the Taeeum (Greater Yin) type?

Sasang type is read from build, temperament, digestion, sweating, and more together. A questionnaire or a specialist's assessment is the accurate way; it is not decided from Five-Element saju alone.

Other body types

• Taeyang (Greater Yang) type
• Soyang (Lesser Yang) type
• Soeum (Lesser Yin) type