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Humours
4 humours
Bodily fluids
Associated with personality traits. "Good Humoured"
If humours are balanced, perfect health
Blood
In Balance
Optimistic
Cheerful
Fun-loving
Generous
Out of Balance
Irresponsible
Phlegm
In Balance
Emotional
Wild
Passive
Sensitive
Out of Balance
Lazy
Vulnerable
Cowardly
Excessively Emotional
Yellow Bile
In Balance
Ambitious
Energetic
Direct
Out of Balance
Violent
Hot-tempered
Vengeful
Black Bile
In Balance
Thoughtful
Reflective
Out of Balance
Depressive
Narcissistic
Self-Loathing