What is Cracked Tongue?

Liè Wén Shé · 裂纹舌 · Tongue Diagnosis

A tongue body with fissures or cracks on its surface, which can indicate Yin deficiency, Blood deficiency, or sometimes congenital factors.

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Cracked Tongue belongs to the Tongue Diagnosis group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Tongue Diagnosis terms

Black CoatingDeep Red TongueDry CoatingFlaccid TongueGeographic TongueGreasy CoatingPale TonguePeeled CoatingPurple TongueRed TongueRooted CoatingRootless CoatingStiff TongueSwollen Tongue

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What is Cracked Tongue in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A tongue body with fissures or cracks on its surface, which can indicate Yin deficiency, Blood deficiency, or sometimes congenital factors.

What category does Cracked Tongue belong to?

Cracked Tongue is part of the Tongue Diagnosis group of TCM concepts.

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