Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine

What does a thick yellow coating on the tongue indicate?

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom associated with obesity?

What does a purple or dark tongue typically reflect?

What is the significance of a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more?

Which of the following factors contributes to obesity?

What does a red tongue indicate in Chinese medicine?

Which area of the tongue corresponds to the Heart and Lung?

What does a thick white coating on the tongue typically indicate?

Which symptom is commonly associated with a purple or dark tongue?

A swollen tongue with teeth marks suggests which condition?

A pale tongue in Chinese medicine generally indicates what condition?

What does no coating on the tongue signify?

In relation to the tongue map, which organ is represented in the center of the tongue?

Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine

The tongue's body and coating offer insights into the body's energetic flow (Qi), blood quality, digestive strength, and the presence of pathogens.
The tongue's tip corresponds to the Heart and Lungs.
The center represents the Stomach and Spleen.
The sides reflect the Liver and Gallbladder.
The back indicates the Kidney, Bladder, and Intestines.
A red tongue signifies excessive heat, with symptoms like inflammation, fever, and migraines.
A pale tongue points to coldness in the body, characterized by weakness, fatigue, and anemia.
A purple or dark tongue indicates blood stasis or poor circulation, often accompanied by body aches.
A swollen tongue with teeth marks suggests dampness and spleen deficiency, common in stomach problems.
A small or thin tongue indicates Qi/blood deficiency, causing dizziness and fatigue.
A thick white coating on the tongue signifies dampness-cold phlegm.
A thick yellow coating indicates dampness-heat phlegm.
The absence of coating suggests Yin deficiency, potentially leading to night sweats.

Obesity

Obesity is a biological, preventable, and treatable disease characterized by excessive body fat.
Factors contributing to obesity include family history and environmental influences.
Obesity is not a character flaw, consequence of willpower, or anyone's fault.
A BMI of 30 or higher is typically used to define obesity.
BMI is a ratio of weight to height, independent of age, gender, or race.
Obesity increases the risk of numerous chronic illnesses. These include type 2 diabetes, heart and cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, depression, arthritis, breathing problems, deconditioning, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Explore the intricate connections between tongue appearance and health in Chinese Medicine. This quiz covers the significance of various tongue features, including color, shape, and coating, and what they reveal about internal conditions. Test your knowledge on diagnosing the body's energetic flow and potential health issues.