A tongue coating that appears to lie on the surface and can be easily scraped off, suggesting a severe deficiency of Stomach Qi or a superficial condition.
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Rootless Coating belongs to the Tongue Diagnosis group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.
What is Rootless Coating in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
A tongue coating that appears to lie on the surface and can be easily scraped off, suggesting a severe deficiency of Stomach Qi or a superficial condition.
What category does Rootless Coating belong to?
Rootless Coating is part of the Tongue Diagnosis group of TCM concepts.
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