Thick tongue coating is usually considered to be caused by stomach qi entrapping dampness and evil vapor, suggesting the presence of food stagnation, phlegm (a pathological product formed as a result of impaired metabolism of water and fluids) and dampness in the body, etc. It can usually be treated by dietary modification, physical and medication.
Diet can be eaten to strengthen the spleen and promote dampness, phlegm and dampness, including lentils, Job’s tears, Poria, etc.. It is recommended to eat less fatty, sweet and greasy food, such as chocolate, honey, fatty meat, fried chicken, etc.
Physical therapy can be done through acupuncture, fire cupping, gua sha, moxibustion and other therapies, which can help dredge the meridians and eliminate cold and dampness. Exercise in moderation can also help get rid of dampness in the body.
In terms of medication, you can take medicines that dry dampness and regulate qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach (restore the function of the spleen and stomach), such as Gui Spleen Pill, Lizhong Pill, Xiangsha Liujun Pill, Ginseng Ling Baijushu San, Er Chen Tang, etc. When choosing Chinese medicines, it is important to recognize the symptoms and apply them to the patient. When choosing Chinese medicines, it is important to recognize the symptoms and treat the disease. It is recommended to consult a doctor at the hospital and not to use medicines on your own.
Do not self-medicate when you have a thick tongue, and seek medical advice to avoid delaying your condition.