The state of your tongue can say a lot about the overall state of your health
Chances are you probably don't spend too much time examining your tongue, but a quick glance can reveal a surprising amount about the state of your overall health. In fact, there's a whole range of information that can be gleaned from 'reading' its size, texture, color and shape.
According to Chinese Medicine, tongue diagnosis can reveal signs of imbalance that the patient may not even know about. Chinese Medicine practitioners will look at the shape, the coating and how it fits into the mouth, in order to assess a patient’s overall wellness and health.
Tongue color:
A normal, healthy tongue is usually a pinkish, light red, with a slight white coating and is neither too thick or thin and not flabby or overlapping the teeth.
If circulation is restricted - this can occur during menstruation - the tongue may be more purple.
A pale tongue can signal a vitamin or mineral deficiency and is more commonly seen among those suffering from anemia. A red tongue (depending on which area of the body this corresponds to on the tongue map) represents heat. This could indicate fever or a rise in body temperature associated with menopause.
Tongue shape:
The first part of a diagnosis may include a looking at the tongue's shape. A puffy tongue can suggest a lack of nutrients and moisture, while a thin tongue could suggest dehydration.
Tongue coating:
If the tongue has a thin, white coating this is considered healthy and normal, however, if there is no coating this may signal dehydration.
A yellow and dry tongue indicates "heat" in the body. The deeper the color, the higher the level of body 'heat'. This can indicate an infection or bacterial build-up or other imbalances. A tongue with a grey and black appearance indicates 'stagnation'. Stagnation refers to the flow of energy, blood and fluid in the body.
Tongue surface texture:
A tongue which has bumps or protuberances or cracks can also reveal a range of health potential problems. Bumps on the tongue are diagnosed depending where they are and what they look like specifically
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