A tongue body that appears larger and thicker than normal, often with teeth marks along the edges, indicating Dampness, Phlegm, or Spleen Qi deficiency.
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Swollen Tongue belongs to the Tongue Diagnosis group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.
What is Swollen Tongue in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
A tongue body that appears larger and thicker than normal, often with teeth marks along the edges, indicating Dampness, Phlegm, or Spleen Qi deficiency.
What category does Swollen Tongue belong to?
Swollen Tongue is part of the Tongue Diagnosis group of TCM concepts.
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