Can patients with teeth-marked tongue take Rehmannia glutinosa (Sh熟地黄)?

Whether patients with齿痕舌 (tooth-marked tongue) can take熟地黄 (Rehmannia glutinosa) depends on the specific cause of the tooth-marked tongue. If the tooth-marked tongue is caused by kidney deficiency, it generally can be consumed under a doctor's guidance. However, if the tooth-marked tongue results from other causes, taking Rehmannia is not recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:

熟地黄 (Rehmannia glutinosa), a commonly used traditional Chinese herb, has the effects of nourishing yin and enriching the kidneys, as well as nourishing the blood and calming the mind. It is suitable for symptoms such as kidney yin deficiency and blood deficiency. If tooth-marked tongue is caused by kidney deficiency, accompanied by symptoms like soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, and palpitations with insomnia, Rehmannia's effects of nourishing kidney yin and enriching the blood can address these symptoms effectively.

However, tooth-marked tongue does not only result from kidney deficiency; other factors such as dental alignment issues, dampness excess, and spleen-stomach weakness may also cause tooth-marked tongue. In these cases, simply consuming Rehmannia may not achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Therefore, patients are advised to undergo diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to avoid blind medication use.

In daily life, one should also maintain a light diet, engage in moderate exercise, and keep a regular作息 (routine), which helps maintain overall body health.