THE TONGUE AS A MIRROR OF HEALTH: BRIDGING ANCIENT WISDOM AND MODERN DIAGNOSTICS
Abstract
The tongue has always been an important diagnostic tool in traditional medicine. On the upper surface of the tongue, there is a red-colored coating which serves as a vital indicator of several health conditions and nutritional imbalances. Moreover, for assessing GI health, the tongue is very important because alterations in shape and color are usually indicative of digestive disorders. As far as rheumatic diseases are concerned, it remains a diagnostic marker that reflects systemic inflammation along with autoimmune reactions. One of the axes along which diagnostic accuracy might be improved would be tongue examination standardization. Diagnostic examination of the tongue holds an important place in clinical practice today. This review shall demonstrate its viability as an easily accessible and non-invasive approach towards a comprehensive assessment of health status.
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