The tongue has a heavy white coating

The tongue coating is one of the most important components of the human oral cavity. The tongue coating is actually a separate tissue. It is very functional and is a concentrator of taste, a controller of voice, etc. The health of the tongue coating has a great impact on the body. Therefore, it is very necessary to pay attention to the health of the tongue. Let’s take a look at what to do if there is a heavy white coating on the tongue? I hope everyone can understand it.

Studies have shown that the tongue coating is a layer of dirt spread on the tongue. In fact, under normal circumstances, the tongue coating of ordinary people will be whitish, but it is usually thin. If the tongue coating is thick and white, it means that your gastrointestinal tract has been diseased. Due to the strength of the patient's stomach qi and the cold or heat of the body, various pathological tongue coatings can be formed. Different tongue coating symptoms reflect different gastrointestinal diseases.

In addition to being seen in healthy people, white tongue coating is often seen in mild illnesses, the initial onset of external symptoms, and the recovery stage of the disease. Because the internal pathological changes in the machine are not obvious, the changes in the tongue coating are close to the normal thin white tongue coating.

What to do if you have thick white

Eat some vegetables that can reduce heat, such as bitter gourd. Bitter melon is quite bitter, so you can blanch it in salt water first, add a little salt while blanching, and then rinse it with cold water before cooking, this can reduce the bitterness. Other vegetables that can reduce heat include tomatoes.

You need to pay great attention to oral hygiene. Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth carefully every morning, before going to bed and after meals. If necessary, gently brush off the tongue coating with a toothbrush or a clean towel. Chew slowly when eating; drink plenty of water, eat more vegetables, fruits and beans; maintain a regular lifestyle and a good mood; and participate in more physical exercise.

If your tongue is covered with thick white fur and you have a sore throat, you should drink more water, as it can help excrete toxins from your body. It should be noted that fruit juice cannot be used to replace boiled water. Boiled water is the best drink.

Wensheng Tip: If you find that your tongue coating is thick and white, you should pay attention to adjusting your diet, eat more light food, drink more water, and eat less fried food.