Tongue, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ

Understanding Dry Mouth: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights for Students Abroad

Dry mouth and dry tongue? Since studying abroad in Europe, I have been experiencing unexplained dry mouth, a thick white coating on my tongue, bad breath, poor sleep quality, a fissured tongue, and serrated edges on my tongue. I personally believe this is due to internal cold and...

Dr. Peng Renyuan Reply:
"Adzuki beans" are known for their ability to eliminate dampness, while "ginger" has a warm and pungent nature, which may not be suitable for addressing dry mouth and tongue due to insufficient data. Therefore, I may not be able to provide medication guidance....

Understanding Oral Discomfort: Causes and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Oral issues Hello doctor, today I accidentally licked the inner gum of my lower jaw with my tongue and felt some slight pain. What could this be? Thank you for your clarification!

Dr. Lü Bingcheng Reply:
Dear user, I hope you are well. Regarding the question you raised, here is my response: If you accidentally licked the inner gum of your lower jaw with your tongue and felt some pain, what could be the situation? Based on your inquiry, I have the following suggestions: 1. I rec...

Understanding Phlegm-Damp Issues in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Phlegm-dampness issue 1. Occasionally, I experience a pinching pain around the right chest area, specifically at the acupoints of Yingtian and Tianxi, as well as at the midpoint of the straight line between Yingtian and Zhongfu. The pain seems to be located in the muscle layer. T...

Dr. Lü Bingcheng Reply:
Dear user, I hope you are well. Regarding the three issues you raised, my responses are as follows: 1. Firstly, you mentioned pain at the Yingchuan point and the Tianxi point, as well as discomfort at the midpoint between the Yingchuan and the Danzhong points. I would initially ...

Understanding Body Heat and Oral Pain: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Physical issues Hello doctor, I have been feeling a bit warm in my head and body these past few days, and sometimes it feels warm to the touch as well, but I have measured my temperature and I don't have a fever. My gums hurt when I brush my teeth, and I also feel pain under...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend Bobo: Redness, swelling, heat, and pain are manifestations of inflammation. Gum pain and sublingual pain indicate that there is inflammation in these areas. A warm sensation in the body without fever may not necessarily be related to gum pain and sublingual pai...

Understanding Diabetes Symptoms: What You Need to Know

About diabetes? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing increased urination after meals for the past 2 to 3 days (approximately once every 30-60 minutes after eating, and then again after a similar interval). I recall having similar experiences after large meals in the past. Addit...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Anonymous User: The test results show no diabetes, but you are still concerned about developing diabetes. You can have another blood test in three months. If the results still show no diabetes, you can feel reassured. Wishing you health and safety! Sincerely, Yen Su-Mei, Dep...

Understanding Dry Mouth and Tongue Coating: Causes and Remedies

Dry mouth with coated tongue? Hello, doctor. This month, I have been experiencing symptoms of dry mouth, occurring at no specific times, about a few times a week. The main issue is a dry tongue, and the more I pay attention to it, the drier it feels (I tend to scrape off the tong...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Anonymous User, Thank you for your message. Experiencing dry mouth at unspecified times indicates that your body is sending you some signals. First, observe the relationship between dry mouth and the types of late-night snacks you consume, as well as your late sleeping habi...

Understanding the Effects of Excessive Masturbation on Health: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Excessive masturbation issues? Hello, Doctor: I have had a habit of masturbation for a long time, and recently I suddenly started feeling dizzy (not to the extent that it affects my daily life) and experiencing discomfort in my eyes, which feel swollen. These two symptoms seem to...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Anonymous User, Thank you for your message. Symptoms of kidney qi deficiency include hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, weakness in the lower back and knees, and nocturia. Other signs may include premature ejaculation, a pale tongue with a white coating, and a thin, weak pu...

Managing Dry Mouth and Menstrual Irregularities in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dry mouth and dry tongue? On January 21, my menstrual period started. The previous three cycles came approximately 23 days early. My period for February has not arrived yet, so I consulted a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor. The doctor prescribed me Warming the Meridians Decoc...

Dr. Liang Zhihuan Reply:
Dear Ms. Duck: Regarding your mention of experiencing dry mouth and excessive thirst after taking medication, this indicates that these medications may not be suitable for you. It is advisable to consult a physician at a clinic or hospital for adjustments. As for your menstrual p...

Understanding Persistent Ear Pain: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights

Pain at the anterior edge of the ear for 3 months? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing pain at the anterior edge of my ear (located in the Sanjiao and Gallbladder meridian areas) for three months, and it has not improved. Additionally, I have a dry and prickly sensation at the ...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Netizen A-Cheng: You have been experiencing pain at the anterior edge of your ear for three months, along with a dry and prickly sensation at the tip of your tongue. Western medical examinations have returned normal results, and treatment with traditional Chinese medicine ha...

Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question about respiratory arrest? Hello, doctor. Regarding sleep apnea, it is currently mostly treated with respiratory devices or surgery in Western medicine. When patients seek Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), doctors often approach it from the perspective of Qi deficiency,...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Anonymous/Anonymous/43 years old/Male User: Hello, 1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is quite common in Taiwan, primarily becoming apparent or worsening with age, body shape changes, and functional decline. It is estimated that about 20% of middle-aged and older adults in T...

Understanding Frequent Mouth Ulcers: Causes and Remedies

What to do about frequent mouth ulcers? I almost get mouth ulcers every month, and it takes about a week to heal. Each time, I usually have 2 to 5 ulcers, often located on the upper and lower lips near my canine teeth, and sometimes on my tongue. I would like to know why I freque...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Ms. Lin / 27 years old / Female Online User: Hello, 1. You experience mouth ulcers almost every month, which take about a week to heal. Each time, you have 2-5 ulcers, primarily located on the upper and lower lips near your canine teeth, and sometimes on your tongue. This ...

Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Erectile Dysfunction: Safety and Efficacy

Regarding medication issues? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if there is any therapeutic effect from taking Traditional Chinese Medicine for erectile dysfunction, specifically the formula containing cinnamon, anemarrhena, phellodendron, and sour jujube seed. If I am also takin...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Hello, first of all, I encourage your concern for health. I would like to remind you that there are significant individual differences in body constitution. Even for the same sexual function issues, the treatments may vary. For example, some individuals may have insufficient kidn...

Understanding the Use of Wen Dan Decoction in Heart Palpitations

Regarding Wen Dan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction) Hello Dr. Yang, I am currently seeing a cardiologist and a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner at Chang X Hospital (I had a stent placed two years ago). Over the past few months, I have experienced occasional heart con...

Dr. Yang Junkui Reply:
The symptoms of palpitations cannot be confirmed as related to Wendan Decoction based solely on the patient's description. Given the tendency for nausea, it is advisable to focus on the liver and stomach. The presence of a thick, white tongue coating suggests the need to res...

Benefits of Qiju Dihuang Wan for Eye Conditions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Qiju Dihuang Wan Dr. Gao: Hello! May I ask what eye diseases Qi Ju Di Huang Wan is effective for? Best regards, Xiao Bao.

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend Xiao Bao, I am pleased to receive your letter. You would like to know what eye diseases are treated by Qi Ju Di Huang Wan? The composition of Qi Ju Di Huang Wan includes Goji berries, Chrysanthemum flowers, Alisma, Poria, Chinese yam, Peony root, Cornus, and R...

Can Huanglian Jiedu Capsules Help with Recurring Warts?

Huanglian Jiedu Wan and Cauliflower Can I take the Huanglian Jiedu capsules I bought at the Chinese medicine shop? I previously had genital warts that were treated with electrocautery, and now I feel like they might be recurring, but I don't seem to have symptoms of excess h...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello, Huanglian Jiedu Wan is used for patients with severe heat syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine, such as dry mouth, bitter taste, constipation, and dry mouth and tongue. Methods to enhance immunity include maintaining a regular diet and sleep schedule, as well as engagi...

Can Nursing Mothers Safely Consume Herbal Extracts?

Is this medication safe to take while breastfeeding? 1. White flower snake tongue grass extract 2. Yellow flower daylily extract 3. Andrographis paniculata extract 4. Houttuynia cordata extract Is it safe to consume these extracts while breastfeeding?

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear new mom, Hello! You mentioned the following four herbal extracts and whether they can be consumed while breastfeeding: 1. Hedyotis diffusa extract 2. Hypericum perforatum extract 3. Andrographis paniculata extract 4. Houttuynia cordata extract. Upon reviewing traditional...

Understanding the Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas

Bladder Meridian Pills Hello, I would like to ask if Sanyou Bladder Lidao Pill is the same as Sang Qiao Xiao Powder? What are the differences between Ba Wei Di Huang Wan and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan? Thank you, doctor!

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Netizen - Zhi Xiao: The San You Bladder Li Dao Wan is indeed the same as the Sang Piao Xiao San. The differences between Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and Ba Wei Di Huang Wan are as follows: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is composed of Shu Di Huang, Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao, Ze Xie, Fu Ling, and...

Understanding Burning Sensation on the Tongue: Causes and Solutions

Burning sensation of the tongue Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing chronic fatigue. It starts about three hours after I wake up and after my afternoon nap, whether it's a workday or a holiday. Initially, I feel tired and want to rest; if I don't rest or sleep at tha...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear LL/37/0 user, 1. Your long-term fatigue issue begins three hours after waking up and after lunch, making you feel tired and wanting to rest, whether at work or on weekends. If you do not rest or sleep during this time, you may start to experience a burning sensation on your...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Reduce Enlarged Tongue and Moisture?

Enlarged tongue with indentations? Hello, Dr. Chang. I have a swollen tongue (with indentations from my teeth). From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is said to be due to excessive dampness in the body. I have seen an ENT specialist who mentioned that my tongue...

Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Dear JS: Your concern is about macroglossia (with dental indentations). You mentioned that from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is believed to be due to excessive internal dampness. In TCM, a swollen tongue with teeth marks may be associated with Qi defi...

Can Si Wu Tang Help Relieve Menstrual Discomfort? Expert Insights

Menstrual Period - Si Wu Tang Hello, doctor. My menstrual cycle is about 26-28 days, lasting for five days, but on the second and third days, I experience blood clots. On the second day, I also feel heaviness in my lower abdomen, soreness in my lower back, and headaches. It seems...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Si Wu Tang is used to nourish the blood for patients with blood deficiency without heat, typically taken after menstruation. It can also be taken during menstruation if there is fatigue and abdominal discomfort. Incorrect usage may lead to prolonged menstrual periods or sy...

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