Whether it is the surface, shape or color of your tongue, it indicates your health. Here is how you can check your well-being just by looking at your tongue.
Analyzing a person’s health by observing the structure and characteristics of his/her tongue allows medical practitioners to understand the condition of internal organs. Thus, rightly said, “Tongue emulates viscera”. Zetsu Shin is one of the most prevalent techniques used by Chinese health professionals to diagnose the health of a person by observing his/her tongue.
A human tongue reflects the condition of the digestive system, right from esophagus to rectum including the stomach. In addition, it also imparts information about small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, gall bladder and liver. One can even keep a timely check on the function of the gastrointestinal tract and its corresponding organs. Yes, it is not a myth.
Here’s what you can know from the tongue analysis:
- The tip of tongue imitates the colon and rectum
- The outer area reflects the large intestine
- The middle section reflects the condition of the small intestine
- The mid rear reflects the stomach
- The rear speaks about the esophagus
- The back edge area is associated with gallbladder, pancreas, liver and duodenum.
You ought to consider two main aspects while assessing your health by observing the tongue, one is by its “Structure” and the other is “Color”.
1. Structure
Zetsu-Shin practitioners can draw out conclusions about an individual’s overall well-being by observing the dimensions and shape of his/her tongue. Characteristics to look for include:
Width:
- A narrowed tongue signs lack of activeness with distinct strengths and weaknesses. People with such kind of tongue may be sharp mentally, but have a narrow viewpoint.
- A broad tongue determines a perfect balance of physical and psychological condition.
- A wider tongue reflects one’s psychological status.
Tip:
- A curved tongue tip indicates a flexible, yet sturdy physical and emotional health.
- A pointed tongue tip imitates a rigid physical condition associated with offensive and aggressive mentality.
- A divided tongue tip indicates one’s tendency towards imbalanced emotional and physical condition with the possibility of instant swings in moods and thoughts.
- A wide tip reflects an overall flaccid mental and physical state.
Thickness:
- A thin tongue reflects an intellectual personality with rational interests and a generous mind.
- A flat tongue indicates a personality with an acute mind and great adaptability skills.
- A thick tongue generally speaks about an athletic person.
2. Color
The color of tongue plays an essential role in diagnosing a person’s current health condition. A healthy tongue is pinkish, slightly moist, and is flexible.
- Bright red suggests that the tongue is swelled or inflamed. Vitamin B and iron deficiencies are the major reasons for the tongue to go bright red.
- A pale tongue indicates lack of hemoglobin in blood. Consuming iron rich foods can improve this condition.
- A white tongue indicates congestion or kidney problems. If the tongue turns whiter on its back, then it may indicate a sign of toxins in colon.
- Brownish and frothy tongue is a sign of congested or mucus filled lungs with bronchitis.
- Purple tongue indicates poor blood circulation and high cholesterol levels. Lifestyle, medications and diet have a great impact here. Including garlic and ginger in your diet can be helpful here.
- A Yellow tongue is often the result of a fungal or bacterial infection, which needs immediate medical attention.
So, if you are feeling unwell, analyze your tongue and try to read what it says about your health.
Helly Wilson is an established medical researcher and a health blogger. Besides, she has years of experience in writing several helpful and resourceful health-based articles for different websites. Her recent association is with www.medexpressrx.com where you can skim through her recent posts.