What is Flaccid Tongue?

Ruǎn Ruò Shé · 软弱舌 · Tongue Diagnosis

A tongue that is limp and lacks tone, indicating severe Qi and Blood deficiency or extreme Yin deficiency.

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Flaccid 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 CoatingCracked TongueDeep Red TongueDry CoatingGeographic TongueGreasy CoatingPale TonguePeeled CoatingPurple TongueRed TongueRooted CoatingRootless CoatingStiff TongueSwollen Tongue

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What is Flaccid Tongue in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A tongue that is limp and lacks tone, indicating severe Qi and Blood deficiency or extreme Yin deficiency.

What category does Flaccid Tongue belong to?

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

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