What’s wrong with a tongue with teeth marks?

Tooth marks on the tongue are considered to be caused by spleen qi deficiency and internal stagnation of phlegm and dampness from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Traditional Chinese medicine refers to this condition as tooth mark tongue, which is due to the deficiency of spleen qi, weakening of transportation function, internal stagnation of phlegm and dampness, and upward stagnation on the tongue leading to hypertrophy of the tongue, and tooth marks appear on the tongue due to the extrusion of the teeth. Therefore, the treatment of this condition is mainly to strengthen the spleen and qi, diuresis and seepage of dampness, Chinese medicines can be used to regulate ginseng spleen pill, tonify the middle and benefit the qi pill, ginseng ling bai ju san, er chen pill and other traditional Chinese medicines. You can also use Poria, Atractylodes macrocephala, cinnamon sticks, and roasted licorice in water, which can also strengthen the spleen and promote dampness. You can also use azuki beans, barley, ginger, jujube, yam and other porridge to drink, can also play a role in strengthening the spleen and diuresis, for the relief of symptoms have a certain effect.