What is Stiff Tongue?

Jiāng Shé · 僵舌 · Tongue Diagnosis

A tongue that is rigid and difficult to move, often associated with internal Wind, Phlegm obstructing the channels, or severe Heat.

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Stiff 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 CoatingFlaccid TongueGeographic TongueGreasy CoatingPale TonguePeeled CoatingPurple TongueRed TongueRooted CoatingRootless CoatingSwollen Tongue

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What is Stiff Tongue in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A tongue that is rigid and difficult to move, often associated with internal Wind, Phlegm obstructing the channels, or severe Heat.

What category does Stiff Tongue belong to?

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

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