Utilizing over 200 full-colour photos of tongue pathologies & a practical, concise text, this Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis explains the application & significance of tongue presentation in the diagnosis & treatment of common diseases. Chapter 1 explores fundamentals of tongue diagnosis, including the relationship of the tongue to the organs, channels, qi, blood, & fluids; important markers in diagnosis, & a comparison of the tongue reflecting normal & pathological states. Chapter 2 covers diagnosis of tongue quality, e.g., vitality, colour, shape, condition, & vessel appearance. Chapter 3 covers diagnosis of the tongue coating, including qualities & colours of the coating. Chapter 4 elucidates the clinical significance of tongue diagnosis & its clinical application to diseases of the various zang fu.