Indentations along the sides of the tongue body, caused by the tongue pressing against the teeth, commonly indicating Spleen Qi deficiency with Dampness.
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Teeth Marks belongs to the Tongue Diagnosis group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.
What is Teeth Marks in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Indentations along the sides of the tongue body, caused by the tongue pressing against the teeth, commonly indicating Spleen Qi deficiency with Dampness.
What category does Teeth Marks belong to?
Teeth Marks is part of the Tongue Diagnosis group of TCM concepts.
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