A coating that is noticeably thicker than normal, suggesting the accumulation of Dampness, Phlegm, or food stagnation.
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Thick Coating 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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