What is Deep Red Tongue?

Jiàng Shé · 绛舌 · Tongue Diagnosis

An intensely dark red or crimson tongue body, indicating extreme Heat, often due to severe Yin deficiency or pathogenic Heat invading the Ying (Nutritive) or Xue (Blood) levels.

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

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What is Deep Red Tongue in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

An intensely dark red or crimson tongue body, indicating extreme Heat, often due to severe Yin deficiency or pathogenic Heat invading the Ying (Nutritive) or Xue (Blood) levels.

What category does Deep Red Tongue belong to?

Deep Red Tongue is part of the Tongue Diagnosis group of TCM concepts.

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