Tongue diagnosis is an essential diagnostic tool in Chinese medicine. It fall under the category of "inspection" in the four pillars of diagnosis. In order to become proficient in the art of tongue diagnosis, the practitioner must be able to recognize and identify the pathological characteristics of the tongue as it relates to disease. The Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis provides over 200 color pictures of tongues of actual patients, allowing the reader to connect the elaborate descriptions of tongue manifestations to real images.

The Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis unravels the complexity of tongue diagnosis in a clear and articulate manner. It also includes relevant quotes from classical texts to help explain the significance, application, and comparison of the various tongue manifestations in clinical practice.

 The following features make this book an excellent reference, teaching text, or study guide for students, teachers, practitioners, and laypersons alike:

• Contain rich, practical, and easy-to-understand content.
• Includes over 200 color photograph of pathological tongue manifestations.
• Explains the application and significance of the tongue manifestation in the diagnosis and treatment of common modern diseases such as hepatitis B, gastric disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary heart disease, appendicitis, liver cirrhosis, gallstones, renal disease, and endocrine disorders.