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Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need to Seek Help When Sick Li Zhong Tang (Regulating the Middle Decoction) is composed of equal parts of Ren Shen (Ginseng), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice), and Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes). This formula uses Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, and Zhi Gan Cao … Read more
Nowadays, many people suffer from weakened spleen and stomach function due to poor diet and lifestyle habits. This leads to a condition known as spleen and stomach deficiency cold (脾胃虚寒). If this condition is not properly managed and one continues to consume cold and cooling foods, it can exacerbate the deficiency. So, what are the … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), if you can distinguish between xū (deficiency) and shí (excess), the effects will be very significant, leading to an improvement in the condition. However, many people cannot accurately identify true deficiency and excess, which can be quite frustrating.In fact, after feeling pulses for so long, I cannot claim to be … Read more
Yesterday, we discussed the various sizes and shapes of tongues, as well as the different colors and thicknesses of the tongue coating that correspond to certain bodily symptoms. In this article, we will integrate these aspects to assess different symptoms corresponding to various constitutions and their corresponding treatment methods through comprehensive tongue diagnosis. 1. Typical … Read more
▍Source: DianxuntongIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “tongue diagnosis” is generally divided into three parts: tongue body, tongue coating, and tongue shape. Tongue coating diagnosis is one of them. The tongue coating is a thin, white, and moist layer on the dorsal surface of the tongue, composed of shed keratinized epithelium, saliva, bacteria, and food debris.(Normal … Read more
The tongue mucosa is the most sensitive organ in the human body and is the site of the most active cellular oxidative metabolism. Therefore, diseases of various systems in the body can be reflected on the tongue, hence the saying, “Changes in the tongue often accompany systemic disorders.” Among these, changes in tongue quality can … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow「Shanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine」 Endocrinology Department Gao Wenli Many people notice a coating on their tongue when they brush their teeth in the morning. Sometimes it is white, sometimes yellow, sometimes thin, and sometimes thick. Most people try to scrape it off. So, can tongue coating … Read more
Many people have experienced this: when visiting a hospital, doctors often ask us to stick out our tongues. This is because tongue diagnosis is an important method in TCM observation. The five internal organs have corresponding reflection areas on the tongue, and any pathological changes in the internal organs will be directly reflected on our … Read more
Tongue Appearance 1: Thick White CoatingIf the tongue coating is thick and white, it indicates a significant presence of phlegm-dampness in the body.A white tongue coating suggests the presence of cold in the body, whether from consuming cold foods or exposure to cold environments. Nowadays, many people have a white coating due to eating refrigerated … Read more
The tongue is an important organ of the human body, responsible for distinguishing flavors, regulating sound, and assisting in swallowing. Additionally, it serves as a barometer of overall health. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “observing the tongue coating” is a crucial part of the diagnostic system. By examining changes in the tongue coating, practitioners can … Read more