Observing the Sublingual Collaterals Daily observation of the tongue can eliminate diseases in their nascent state. After examining the tongue’s body, coating, and distribution, we observe the sublingual collaterals. The main observations of the sublingual collaterals include their length, thickness, color, and blood vessels. This is the normal appearance of the collaterals. If the collaterals … Read more
Sublingual collaterals are longitudinal veins located on both sides of the lingual frenulum, primarily reflecting the state of qi and blood circulation. Common abnormal manifestations of the sublingual collaterals include: coarse and long veins resembling a net, varicose veins, and blood stasis in the veins. Normal sublingual veins: Characteristics of the tongue: The sublingual collaterals … Read more
In clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tongue diagnosis is an important method of observation. After examining the surface of the tongue, the doctor may say, “Let’s take a look at the underside of the tongue.” Patients might find this strange, wondering what is being examined. Today, let us explore the sublingual collaterals. What … Read more
“The method of diagnosing the sublingual collaterals” is a component of tongue diagnosis. Over the years, through careful clinical observation of various diseases, it has been recognized that the method of diagnosing the sublingual collaterals can supplement and expand the application of tongue diagnosis, especially in the differentiation of blood stasis syndromes, providing significant diagnostic … Read more
Jin Jin and Yu Ye are names for the external extraordinary points.Also known as Lian Quan, they are located under the tongue.According to the “Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,” they are situated on both sides of the tongue, precisely at the lateral edges, with Jin Jin on the left and Yu Ye on the … Read more
The sublingual blood vessels include the sublingual vein and the sublingual artery. The sublingual vein, also known as the deep lingual vein, is located superficially and is clearly visible through the mucosal tissue, while the sublingual artery is a branch of the lingual artery that runs along the surface of the mucosa. Both are categorized … Read more
▲Click the blue “Nan Ke Yi Meng” above to followDaily progress in TCM brings joyLingxi Note:In TCM tongue diagnosis, the observation of the sublingual collaterals (their thickness, length, color, arrangement, distortion, nodules, etc.) reflects the state of Qi and blood in the body (normal, deficiency, blood stasis).In TCM, examining the tongue and pulse is essential; … Read more
The Concept of Sublingual Collaterals In a normal person, there are two longitudinal collaterals located on each side of the lingual frenulum under the tongue, known as the sublingual collaterals (舌下络脉, jié xià luò mài). The mucosal midline under the tongue forms a prominent fold connecting to the floor of the mouth, called the lingual … Read more