Title: What Does a Cracked Tongue in the Middle Indicate?
Author: Tang Yulan, a Practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician (Apprentice) (Practice License Number: 341431381000002). This article is written by Dr. Tang Yulan, based on classical theories of traditional Chinese medicine and clinical experience, and is intended for popular science reference only. The qualification can be publicly verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China.
When you stick out your tongue and look in the mirror, if you notice a shallow crack in the middle of the tongue, or even see the tongue being slightly red and thinning of the coating, this is often a sign of insufficient stomach Yin. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is said that "the tongue is the mirror of the spleen and stomach." The middle part of the tongue corresponds to the spleen and stomach, and the appearance of cracks indicates a deficiency of stomach fluid.
People with this kind of constitution are most prone to experiencing "stomach pain when hungry, eating and feeling better after a meal." This condition is often due to improper diet, overeating, or eating spicy and greasy foods, which can consume the stomach Yin and cause the stomach to be dry and hot. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to diet and lifestyle adjustments.
Title: How to Adjust Diet and Lifestyle
To alleviate the symptoms of stomach pain when hungry, it is important to adjust diet and lifestyle. First of all, avoid overeating and eating spicy, greasy, and cold foods. Secondly, increase the intake of foods that nourish the stomach Yin, such as porridge, white fungus, and mung bean soup. Additionally, it is recommended to maintain a regular eating schedule and avoid late-night snacking.
In summary, if you notice cracks in the middle of your tongue, it may be a sign of insufficient stomach Yin. By adjusting your diet and lifestyle, you can alleviate the symptoms of stomach pain when hungry.