What to do if the elderly have a cracked tongue

As the elderly get older, some problems tend to arise. For example, cracks in the tongue are a common disease. It is mostly caused by oral inflammation or lack of vitamins. It is also related to the damp-heat toxins mentioned by traditional Chinese medicine. As the elderly get older, Western medicine treatment will cause greater damage to the body. Therefore, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. Let me give you a detailed introduction to the relevant situation below.

There are crack-like marks on the tongue, which is what Chinese medicine calls fissured tongue. This manifestation of the tongue is pathological, indicating that there is something wrong with the body. So, what is going on with a cracked tongue?

The cause of cracked tongue is mostly due to spleen deficiency which is unable to transport moisture. The moisture is blocked in the tongue and causes it to become enlarged, which is squeezed by the teeth and forms scars. Therefore, cracks are often seen with a fat and tender tongue. On the one hand, due to the edema of the tongue, it belongs to spleen yang deficiency and excess moisture. On the other hand, due to the relaxation of the tongue muscles and insufficient opening of the mouth, it belongs to spleen qi deficiency.

Studies have found that cracked tongue is just one of the manifestations of spleen deficiency and dampness. You can also look back at yourself and find that you are often sleepy and weak, your tongue is cracked and white, you don't like to get up in the morning, you feel sleepy after meals, you have dizziness and headaches, and other symptoms, and it seems that you are full of problems.

A famous doctor said about the prescription for removing dampness, heat and toxins: take one bag three times a day, and you will feel the effect in ten to fifteen days, but don’t stop. Stick to it for at least 28 days, and the dampness, heat and toxins will be eliminated. It works every time.