Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic medical system that has been practiced for over 2,000 years. It is based on the theory of balancing yin and yang, which represent opposing forces, like light and dark or cold and heat. When yin and yang are balanced, the body feels healthy and full of energy. However, when this balance is disturbed, it can lead to health problems. Tongue diagnosis is an important tool in TCM. According to The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, the tongue is connected to internal organs through energy pathways called meridians. For instance, the tip of the tongue is linked to the heart and lungs, while the back of the tongue is connected to the kidneys. By examining the color, shape, and coating of the tongue, doctors can assess the flow of energy (qi) and blood in the body and check for imbalances between cold and heat that may affect health.
A yellow and greasy tongue coating is a common tongue condition in traditional Chinese medicine, usually indicating damp-heat in the body, spleen and stomach dysfunction, or phlegm stagnation. The coating on the tongue is thick, yellow, and feels greasy and moist. The tongue itself may appear red or slightly swollen. This condition is typically associated with an accumulation of heat and dampness in the body. Common symptoms include a bitter taste in the mouth, dry mouth, poor appetite, bloating, sticky stools, or constipation. Additionally, you may feel heaviness in the body, fatigue in the limbs, and even experience chest tightness or nausea. These symptoms suggest that dampness and heat are obstructing the normal flow of energy in the body, affecting its proper function.
People with a yellow and greasy tongue coating often have issues with their spleen and stomach. These organs are key to digestion and absorption, and when they aren’t functioning well, dampness tends to accumulate more easily. This, combined with invading heat, creates a situation where dampness and heat are intertwined, worsening digestion. This can lead to a lack of appetite, bloating, and nausea. To address these symptoms, commonly used herbs include Job’s Tears, red dates, goji berries, fox nut, licorice, gardenia, chrysanthemum, and poria.his combination of herbs can help lighten the burden on your body, relieve discomfort caused by damp-heat, and assist your body in better managing excess fluids, reducing the accumulation of dampness, and restoring normal energy levels. They first work to regulate the spleen and stomach, then strengthen your body’s resistance, helping to reduce fatigue and feelings of heaviness, gradually allowing your body to recover health and balance.
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