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tongue
Definition
A yellow tongue coating usually indicates the presence of heat.
Clinical Meaning
It points toward heat. Thick yellow greasy coating often suggests damp-heat or phlegm-heat, while thin yellow coating may reflect milder heat or stagnation transforming into heat.
Pitfall / Exam Tip
Yellow coating does not automatically mean blazing fire. Its thickness and texture matter.
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