What is Peeled Coating?

Bō Luò Tái · 剥落苔 · Tongue Diagnosis

Areas where the tongue coating is completely absent, revealing the underlying tongue body, often indicating Stomach Yin deficiency or severe Stomach Qi deficiency.

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Peeled Coating 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 Peeled Coating in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Areas where the tongue coating is completely absent, revealing the underlying tongue body, often indicating Stomach Yin deficiency or severe Stomach Qi deficiency.

What category does Peeled Coating belong to?

Peeled Coating is part of the Tongue Diagnosis group of TCM concepts.

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