What is Thin Tongue?

Shòu Shé · 瘦舌 · Tongue Diagnosis

A tongue body that is noticeably smaller and thinner than average, typically associated with Blood deficiency or Yin deficiency.

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Thin 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 CoatingStiff Tongue

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What is Thin Tongue in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A tongue body that is noticeably smaller and thinner than average, typically associated with Blood deficiency or Yin deficiency.

What category does Thin Tongue belong to?

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

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