What is Tongue Body Color?

Shé Tǐ Yán Sè · 舌体颜色 · Tongue Diagnosis

Refers to the underlying color of the tongue muscle itself, which reflects the state of Blood, Qi, Yin, and Yang, indicating the body's overall thermal condition and presence of deficiencies or excesses.

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Tongue Body Color 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

Frequently asked questions

What is Tongue Body Color in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Refers to the underlying color of the tongue muscle itself, which reflects the state of Blood, Qi, Yin, and Yang, indicating the body's overall thermal condition and presence of deficiencies or excesses.

What category does Tongue Body Color belong to?

Tongue Body Color is part of the Tongue Diagnosis group of TCM concepts.

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