Pulse Diagnosis
Tongue Diagnosis
Face & Body Signs
1. Normal Tongue Appearance The tongue appearance and quality, along with the tongue coating, exhibit various signs. In brief, a normal tongue is light red with a thin white coating, characterized by a tongue body that is light red, moist, neither too pale nor too deep, vibrant and lustrous, of moderate thickness, soft, and flexible; … Read more
Tongue diagnosis is a crucial aspect of TCM observation, serving as a simple and effective method to assist in diagnosis and differentiation by observing the color and shape changes of the tongue. During tongue diagnosis, observations are made in the following order: tip of the tongue – middle of the tongue – root of the … Read more
【Light Red Tongue】 Light Red Tongue: The tongue body is light red and moist. Diagnostic Significance: Normal tongue, or the initial tongue quality in cases of external pathogens (such as colds, summer heat diseases, etc.). 【Pale White Tongue】 Pale White Tongue: The tongue color is lighter than normal, predominantly white with less red, indicating a … Read more
Click the above blue text, to follow us Tongue diagnosis is one of the key components of observation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)。 The diagnosis primarily examines the shape, color, moisture, and dryness of the tongue, to determine the nature of the disease, the severity of the condition, the balance of Qi and blood, the … Read more
Tongue diagnosis, also known as wang she (望舌), is an important method for understanding the physiological functions and pathological changes of the body by observing the changes in the tongue’s appearance. It is used to diagnose and understand diseases. During tongue diagnosis, observation is conducted in the order of tongue tip – tongue middle – … Read more
Observing the tongue is one of the important diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM believes that the tongue is closely related to the five organ systems. By examining your tongue daily, you can gain a general understanding of your health status. When observing: In a well-lit area, extend your tongue out in front … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying that “observing tongue quality can discern the deficiency or excess of the organs.” The tongue serves as a direct “window” to assess the body’s health. By examining the tongue’s quality and coating, we can evaluate the condition of the internal organs. Today, the doctor will teach … Read more
Observation of Tongue Shape The shape of the tongue refers to the characteristics of the tongue body, including aspects such as age (old or young), thickness (fat or thin), spots, cracks, and teeth marks. 1. Old Tongue vs. Young Tongue 【Tongue Characteristics】 The tongue body has a rough or shriveled texture, appears firm and aged, … Read more
The observation of the tongue is an important aspect of diagnosis in TCM, distinct from pulse diagnosis, and can be assessed at a glance. The tongue observation can be divided into tongue quality, tongue shape, and tongue coating. Textbooks and clinical literature detail the observation of the tongue extensively; here, we will focus on several … Read more
Tongue Quality: It includes two aspects: Spirit (“vitality”) and color. Spirit It is mainly divided into four types: Rong (vitality and energy are abundant), Ku (dull and lifeless, indicating deficiency of essence and blood), Run (moist), and Zao (dry). 1: Rong The tongue is the external manifestation of muscle. When healthy, it must appear vibrant … Read more