How to treat thick tongue coating
Thick tongue coating is one of the common signs in traditional Chinese medicine, which may be related to spleen and stomach dysfunction, excessive moisture or digestive system problems. Recently, the topic of tongue coating conditioning has sparked widespread discussion on social media and health forums. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with scientific conditioning methods.
1. Common causes of thick tongue coating

According to the recent popular science content of health-related accounts, the main causes of thick tongue coating can be summarized as follows:
| Reason type | Specific performance | Proportion (discussion data of the entire network) |
|---|---|---|
| Weak spleen and stomach | Indigestion, loss of appetite | 42% |
| Too much moisture | Feeling sleepy and having sticky stools | 35% |
| Improper diet | Excessive spicy and greasy food | 15% |
| other reasons | Oral hygiene, drug effects, etc. | 8% |
2. How to treat thick tongue coating
Combining the recent recommendations of popular health bloggers and the advice of traditional Chinese medicine experts, the following is an effective conditioning plan:
1. Dietary conditioning
| Recommended food | Efficacy | Food recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| barley | Remove dampness and strengthen spleen | 30g of porridge daily |
| yam | Nourish the spleen and stomach | 3-4 times a week |
| white radish | Digestion and phlegm | Can be squeezed and drunk |
2. Adjustment of living habits
Recently, many health bloggers have emphasized the importance of the following lifestyle habits to improve tongue coating:
- Ensure adequate sleep (7-8 hours/day)
- Moderate exercise every day (30 minutes of aerobics)
- Clean your tongue in the morning (use a tongue brush)
- Keep your mood happy (reduce stress)
3. TCM conditioning plan
| Conditioning method | Applicable symptoms | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| acupressure | Weak spleen and stomach type | Press Zusanli for 3 minutes every day |
| Chinese herbal tea | Too much moisture | Tangerine peel + Poria cocos instead of tea |
| Moxibustion therapy | Cold and damp constitution | Requires professional operation |
3. Recent hot topics of discussion
According to social media monitoring, the following topics related to tongue coating have become more popular recently:
1."The relationship between tongue coating color and health"- Douyin-related videos have been played more than 20 million times
2."The effect of removing dampness tea on improving tongue coating"- The interaction volume of Xiaohongshu notes reached 150,000+
3."Evaluation on the use of tongue coating brush"- Related videos from Station B are popular in the health area
4. Precautions
What needs special reminder is:
- If the tongue coating is abnormal for a long time, you should seek medical treatment promptly.
- Do not blindly use Internet celebrity dehumidification products
- Avoid raw and cold food during conditioning
- Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol can help improve tongue coating
Through the above conditioning methods and a healthy lifestyle, most people's tongue coating problems can be significantly improved. It is recommended to continue to observe changes in tongue coating and consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner if necessary.
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