How to manage peeled tongue coating
Disease description:
I noticed patchy areas on my tongue where it seems the tongue coating has peeled off, especially when I haven't brushed my teeth. I'd like to know how to manage and调理 (regulate/treat) peeling tongue coating?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
For tongue coating shedding, it is recommended to choose appropriate methods of regulation according to individual conditions. If it is caused by spleen and stomach dysfunction, the main approach should focus on strengthening the spleen. Maintain a light diet in daily life and avoid consuming hard-to-digest foods. Additionally, it is advisable to eat more food such as coix seed and red beans. Moreover, if tongue coating shedding is due to zinc deficiency, attention should be paid to zinc supplementation for proper regulation.
