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Sushruta Samhita - Tongue Diagnosis (Jihva Pariksha)

Sanskrit Text

जिह्वा परीक्षा रोगाणां निदानं कारणं वदेत्।

English Translation

The tongue reveals internal health: A white coating indicates Kapha/ama (toxins) and weak digestion. Yellow coating shows Pitta excess and liver heat. Dry/cracked tongue indicates Vata imbalance and dehydration. Teeth marks on edges suggest malabsorption. Clean the tongue daily with a copper scraper to remove toxins and stimulate organs.

Keywords
tonguejihvadiagnosisparikshaamacoatingscraping

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