A tongue body with a purplish hue, which can range from bluish-purple to reddish-purple, signifying Blood Stasis or severe Cold.
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Purple 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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