Paying attention to the condition of your tongue can offer valuable insights into your overall health. Here’s a breakdown of what different tongue characteristics may indicate:

Tongue Colour:

• Pink or Light Red: This is the natural color of a healthy tongue, often covered by a thin white layer.
• Pale Tongue: Indicates potential vitamin or mineral deficiencies, commonly seen in individuals with anemia.
• Red Tongue: May suggest elevated body temperature due to fever or menopause-related hormonal changes.

Tongue Shape:

• Swollen Tongue: Could indicate dehydration or nutrient deficiencies.
• Thin Tongue: Indicates dehydration and insufficient fluid intake.

Tongue Coating:

• Thin White Layer: Normal and healthy.
• No Coating: May indicate dehydration.
• Dry Yellow Tongue: Suggests internal heat, potentially indicating inflammation or bacterial accumulation.
• Gray or Blackish Tongue: Indicates stagnation in energy, blood, and fluid flow.