Cross-population tongue image features and tongue coating microbiome changes in the evolution of colorectal cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tongue diagnosis, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), relies significantly on the assessment of tongue coating, which is used to evaluate Zang-fu organ functions, qi and blood dynamics, and the influence of pathogenic factors. This diagnostic method is integral to disease diagnosis and treatment in TCM. Recent research suggests a strong correlation between the characteristics of tongue coating and its microbial composition. These microbial variations may influence the formation and changes in tongue coating and are potentially linked to the progression of specific diseases. However, comprehensive research on the association between tongue coating, its microorganisms, and colorectal cancer (CRC) is limited. Notably, the quantitative aspects of tongue di

SUBMITTER: Liu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11863330 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature