Kaj nam lahko pove diagnostika jezika

Če ste kdaj že bili na posvetu pri izvajalcu kitajske medicine, potem so vas gotovo vprašali, če vam lahko pogledajo jezik. To se morda zdi čudna prošnja in nekaterim se morda tudi zdi na čuden način precej intimno, da nekomu pokažeš svoj jezik.

Diagnostika jezika je pomemben del TKM posveta, ker nam vaš jezik pove veliko o vašem celotnem zdravju kakor tudi kako specifični telesni organi delujejo. Razlike v barvi, obliki, oblogi in teksturi nam lahko namigujejo na disharmonijo, ki se morda odvija v vašem telesu.

Celoten videz sporoča stanje vašega zdravja in poleg tega so določeni predeli povezani z notranjimi organi. Tako nas bo neka sprememba ali razlika na določeni točki vašega jezika usmerila k posebni pozornosti do določenega organskega sistema.

Zdrav jezik: moral bi biti svetlo rožnate barve, ne preblede ali preveč rdeče barve. Kar se velikosti tiče mora biti velik proporcionalno glede na posameznikovo telo in naj bi imel tanko belo oblogo. Površina zdravega jezika je gladka brez pretiranega leska. V ustni votlini mora biti udobno situiran.

Običajni znaki na vašem jeziku, ki nakazujejo na nezdravo stanje v vašem telesu:

Oteklost ali napihnjenost: običajno to pomeni, da telesu primanjkuje Qi energije. Ponavadi pri osebi s takšnim obstajajo prebavne težave ali utrujenost. Prav tako so za takšno vrsto jezika običajne sledi zob ob straneh. Otečen jezik lahko prav tako pomeni zadrževanje vode v telesu.

Rdeč: običajno to indicira, da je v telesu prisotno vročinsko neravnotežje, oz. ‘preveč ognja’ kuri krvno energijo. Ljudje z rdečim jezikom bi se morali izogibati pekoči hrani in alkoholu. Včasih je rdeč celoten jezik ali pa so na določenih predelih rdeče pikice, morda je rdeča konica jezika, kar nakazuje, da vročina stagnira oz. predvsem vpliva na vranični sistem.

Bled: v nasprotju z rdečim jezikom je bled jezik običajno znak za nezadostno vročino oz. ‘premalo ognja’. Če je bled, otečen in vlažen, potem je povsem verjetno, da je prisotno pomanjkanje Qi energije z zadrževanjem vlažnosti in sluzi. Oseba s takšnim tipom jezika se mora izogibati uživanju hladnega in surovega. Predvsem bodo njihovi prehrani koristili ingver in ostala topla živila.

Razpokan ali olupljen: na površini jezika se pogosto pojavljajo razpokice in včasih je prisotna obloga, ki izgleda, kot da bi bila deloma olupljena. To lahko namiguje na negladko in ovirano kroženje Qi energije ali pomanjkanja tekočin v telesu. Spremembe v prehrani in TKM zdravljenje so v tem primeru nujni.

Vijoličen/moder: povsem verjetno je tak jezik znak stagnacije krvne energije. To lahko povzroča odvečna vročina ali hlad skupaj s slabo delujočimi sistemi. To je resnejše stanje, ki zahteva kontrolne preglede in zdravljenja.

Debela obloga: to pomeni, da trpite za kopičenjem vlažnosti. Po naravi je lahko mrzla ali vroča in morda doživljate tudi simptome kopičenja sluzi. Ker se običajno v tem primeru hkrati odvijajo tudi težave s prebavo, je potrebno prilagoditi prehrano. Začnite z izogibanjem mlečnim izdelkom, mastni hrani, sladkorju in sadju.

Brez obloge: prav tako je nenormalno, če na jeziku ni obloge. To je pokazatelj resnejšega pomanjkanja Qi energije skupaj z nezadostnimi tekočinami. Običajno ima taka oseba tudi šibko želodčno mol. Poskusite s pogostejšim uživanjem toplih juh in jejte redne blage obroke.

Sledovi zob: če so vidni na robu jezika skupaj z le-tem otečenim, je to običajno znak za pomanjkanje Qi, najpogosteje v vranici. Včasih prav tako označuje blokado jetrnega Qi.

Prevod: Tanja Topić

vir fotografij: internet

---

What Tongue Diagnosis can tell you

If you ever had a Chinese medicine consultation, you are very like to be asked to take a look at your tongue. This may seem like an odd request, and for some, it might feel strangely intimate to show your tongue to someone.

Tongue diagnosis is an important part of TCM consultation because your tongue tells us about your overall health as well as how specific organ systems are functioning. Variations in the color, shape, coating, and texture can clue us in on a disharmony that may be happening in your body.

The overall appearance gives an idea about your health and additionally, certain areas correspond to internal organs. A variation in a certain spot on your tongue would tell us to pay special attention to that organ system.

A Healthy Tongue: Should be a fresh pink color; not too pale or too red. It should be a size proportionate to the person's body and it should have a thin white coat. The surface of a healthy tongue is smooth without being especially shiny and should rest comfortably in the mouth.

Common signs on your tongue showing unhealthy conditions in your body

Swollen or Puffy: A swollen or puffy tongue generally means there is Qi deficiency. Often there is a digestion issue or fatigue for a person with this sort of tongue. Also common with this type of tongue, is the appearance of teeth marks on the sides. A swollen tongue can also mean that there is a retention of fluids.

Red: A red tongue is usually indicate heat imbalance in the body, or “too much fire” burning the blood energy. People with a red tongue should avoid spicy foods and alcohol. Sometimes the whole tongue is red or there might be red spots in areas or a red tip this shows that the heat is stagnated or affecting the spleen system the most.

Pale: In contrast to red tongue, a pale tongue usually indicate insufficient heat, or “too little fire”. If it's pale, swollen, and wet there is probably a Qi deficiency with a retention of dampness or phlegm. A person with this type of tongue should avoid eating cold and raw food. They would benefit from incorporating ginger and other warming foods in their diet.

Cracked or Peeled: There are often cracks appearing on the tongue surface and sometimes there are parts of the coating that look peeled. This could indicate unsmooth and blocked circulation of Qi energy or an insufficiency of fluids in the body. Dietary changes and TCM treatment would be necessary.

Purple/Blue: A purple or blue tongue would most likely indicate stagnation of blood energy. This could be caused by excessive heat or cold together with malfunctioning systems. This is a more severe condition that requires check-ups and treatments.

Thick Coat: If you have a thick coating on the surface of your tongue you have an accumulation of dampness. It could be hot or cold in nature, and you might be experiencing phlegm symptoms. Dietary adjustments should be made because there is usually a problem with digestion as well. Start out by avoiding dairy, greasy foods, sugars, and fruits.

No coat: It is also abnormal if there is no coating on the tongue. It indicates a more severe level of Qi deficiency together with insufficient fluid. Usually the person could have weak Stomach power. Try to get more warm soups and eat regular gentle meals.

Tooth marks: Tooth marks on the border may be seen with a swollen tongue and usually signifies Qi deficiency, commonly of the Spleen. Sometimes it could also indicate congestion of Liver Qi.