In a landmark study at the crossroads of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology, MyZenCheck has analyzed 871 unique tongue scans using its proprietary AI Tongue Diagnostics App. This makes MyZenCheck the world’s largest and most advanced platform for AI-assisted tongue diagnostics, combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) insight with artificial intelligence for scalable health assessments.
Methodology
Between January and July 2025, users from diverse backgrounds submitted high-resolution tongue images through the MyZenCheck app. The AI tongue diagnostics model, trained on thousands of verified TCM diagnostic cases, evaluated each image for shape, color, coating, moisture, and structural features like swelling or cracks.
Each diagnosis classified the tongue according to TCM indicators such as:
Pale, Red, Purple, or Swollen tongues
Coating types: White, Yellow, or Dry
Specific markers: Cracks, Glossiness, or Red Spots
Key Findings from the 871 Cases
Top Diagnoses by Frequency
Tongue Type
Cases
% of Total
Pale Tongue
211
24.2%
Red Tongue
198
22.7%
Swollen Tongue
152
17.5%
White Coating
141
16.2%
Yellow Coating
89
10.2%
Purple Tongue
44
5.1%
Dry Tongue
22
2.5%
Tongue Cracks
14
1.6%
Note: Diagnoses are not mutually exclusive. Some images displayed multiple overlapping characteristics.
table AI Tongue diagnostics research in percentages of a total of 871 cases
Demographic Insights
Age 25–40 users showed more Red Tongue and cracks, associated with Yin deficiency and chronic stress.
Females were more prone to Dry Tongue and White Coating, typically indicating Blood or Yin deficiency.
Males showed higher frequency of Swollen Tongue and Yellow Coating, linked to dietary heat and metabolic imbalance.
Top Underlying Patterns Identified
Qi and Blood Deficiency: Seen in over 30% of users through pale, thin, or dry tongues.
Damp-Heat Conditions: Present in 26%, reflected by yellow coating and swollen tongues.
Yin Deficiency and Internal Heat: Diagnosed in nearly 25% of cases, often with red, cracked, or dry tongues.
Implications for Holistic Health
This research confirms that AI can accurately replicate and scale traditional diagnostic techniques long practiced by TCM experts. MyZenCheck’s AI app offers:
Remote, accessible preventive diagnostics
Early detection of energetic or metabolic imbalances
Personalized insights for diet, lifestyle, and wellness practices
MyZenCheck’s Roadmap Ahead
Expand dataset to over 25,000 cases by mid-2026
Integrate dynamic health tracking and AI-driven care paths
Launch partnerships with TCM clinics and health platforms
Publish anonymized trend data for academic collaboration
Conclusion
The tongue, long revered as a window to internal health in TCM, has entered the digital age. With 871 diagnostics already completed, MyZenCheck leads the movement in merging ancient diagnostics with AI innovation. This research not only validates MyZenCheck’s model but sets a global standard for AI-powered holistic wellness.
