What is White Coating?

Bái Tái · 白苔 · Tongue Diagnosis

A tongue coating that is white, which can be thin or thick, indicating the presence of Cold or Dampness.

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White 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 White Coating in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A tongue coating that is white, which can be thin or thick, indicating the presence of Cold or Dampness.

What category does White Coating belong to?

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

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