Our ancestors once said, "The tongue knows oneself's disease". This is because in TCM theory, the tongue is a "barometer" of the health of the human body. By observing changes in the color, texture, and coating of the tongue, we can understand the health of the body, the development trend of the disease, and even detect potential diseases early.
First of all, the color of the tongue is an important indicator of the state of physical health. The normal tongue should be pale red, moist and shiny. If the tongue is too pale, it may be caused by lack of qi and blood, malnutrition, etc.; If the color of the tongue is too ruddy, it may be caused by heat, inflammation, etc. in the body. In addition, if the tongue appears to have an abnormal color such as purple or black, it may be due to blood circulation disorders, lack of oxygen, etc.
Secondly, tongue coating is also an important basis for observing physical health. A normal tongue coating should be thin and moist and evenly distributed. If the tongue coating is too thick, too yellow or too white, it may be caused by indigestion, gastrointestinal disorders, etc.; If the tongue coating is dry and peeling, it may be caused by yin deficiency and fire, lack of stomach qi, etc.
Finally, the texture of the tongue is also an important indicator of the state of physical health. A normal tongue should be soft, flexible, and free of lumps or pain. If the tongue is stiff and inconvenient, it may be caused by cerebrovascular disease, nervous system disease, etc.; If you have symptoms such as lumps or ulcers on the tongue, it may be caused by tumors, inflammation, etc.
To sum up, "Tongue Watching Sickness" is a simple and easy way to help us understand the health of our body. By observing changes in the color, coating and texture of the tongue, we can detect potential diseases early and take effective measures in time to protect our health.