What is Thick Coating?

Hòu Tái · 厚苔 · Tongue Diagnosis

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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What is Thick Coating in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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

What category does Thick Coating belong to?

Thick Coating is part of the Tongue Diagnosis group of TCM concepts.

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