A pink tongue is healthy and normal. A red tongue may indicate heat in the body like a fever or a hormonal imbalance. A reddish purple tongue is a sign that there may be inflammation or an infection in the body. A pale pink tongue may be a sign of a vitamin deficiency, a weak immune system or a lack of energy.
The tongue is an important indicator of our health and can provide clues about what is going on within our body. For instance, it is linked to many of our vital organs and the different colors, textures, coatings, and shapes of the tongue can give information regarding our health.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- COLOR
- A reddish purple tongue is a sign that there may be inflammation or an infection in the body.
- A pink tongue is healthy and normal.
- A pale pink tongue may be a sign of a vitamin deficiency, a weak immune system or a lack of energy
- A red tongue may indicate heat in the body like a fever or a hormonal imbalance.
- SHAPE
- If the tongue is puffy with scalloped edges or indented teeth marks it may indicate malabsorption of nutrients.
- A very thin tongue may be a sign of dehydration.
- COATING
- A thick coating reflects poor intestinal health or digestive issues.
- A thick white coating means there may be poor circulation to the extremities or possibly a yeast infection.
- A yellowish coating indicates there may be an infection in the body.
- A gray or blackish coating indicates a long term digestive disorder or that something may be very wrong with your body’s health.
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