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Does a dark red or slightly cyan tongue in a patient indicate that there must be blood stasis in the body?
Hello! In TCM diagnosis, a dark red or slightly cyan tongue is usually considered one of the signs of blood stasis, but it does not necessarily mean that there is blood stasis in the body.
The tongue appearance is an important aspect of TCM diagnosis, and it is necessary to combine it with other symptoms and signs for a comprehensive assessment.
Dark Red or Slightly Cyan Tongue and Blood Stasis:A dark red or slightly cyan tongue may be a manifestation of blood stasis. Blood stasis refers to the obstruction of blood flow, leading to local or systemic blood accumulation.
However, changes in tongue quality may also be influenced by other factors, such as diet, medications, etc., so it is necessary to combine it with other symptoms and signs for a definitive diagnosis.
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