Tongue diagnosis, an ancient and effective diagnostic tool, helps identify a person’s health condition by observing changes in the taste and sensations of the tongue. This method holds a significant place in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and even in modern medicine, where Eastern and Western practices combine, it remains widely used. In this article, we will explore how TCM uses different tongue manifestations to infer the state of one’s health. 一. The Importance of Assessing Tongue Sensations Abnormal tongue sensations primarily involve self-reported changes in how the tongue feels. Assessing these sensations relies on asking the patient about unusual experiences with their tongue and analyzing these reports to better understand and predict their condition. Changes in tongue sensations not only help in detecting diseases but also indicate their severity. Mild changes in sensation typically suggest a less serious illness, while more pronounced changes often point to a more severe condition….
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) tongue diagnosis is a crucial component of the TCM inspection method. It holds that the tongue is not only a part of the digestive system but also a direct reflection of the functional status of internal organs, qi, blood, and body fluids. Since the tongue’s shape is determined by muscle—an aspect governed by the spleen—observing its form can offer insights into the health of the spleen and, by extension, the entire body. This article, from the perspective of TCM tongue diagnosis, provides a detailed explanation of the various tongue shapes and the corresponding internal pathological changes, serving as a valuable reference for clinical diagnosis and syndrome differentiation. 一. Enlarged Tongue (TCM Tongue Diagnosis Observation) An enlarged tongue is one that appears noticeably wider than normal; when extended, it fills the oral cavity. TCM tongue diagnosis considers this phenomenon primarily as a result of the accumulation of…