The art of tongue diagnosis in Chinese Medicine may be one of the most interesting tools in my field. It isn’t the oldest technique, pulse diagnosis has that honor, but tongue diagnosis might be more famous.
It was put into use around 1350, a date that’s almost modern considering how long Chinese Medicine has been practiced.
I find tongue diagnosis to be informative; I learn a lot about a patient’s health from examining their tongue. Of course, years of experience looking at tongues has taught me much, but in fact, you can learn a lot about yourself using the basic information in this article!
Many changes in the state of your health and balance of your body can appear in your tongue. As an example, stick out your tongue, and if you notice a thick, greasy coating, you may be experiencing digestive problems or be on the verge of a nasty cold. Keep reading for more details on the coating of your tongue and other indicative signs.
