Fingernail Analysis ~ Very interesting

This should not be used to diagnose yourself. If you suspect a problem, see a doctor.


Here is a way to look for certain things that are wrong in the body.

The Thumb: Reflects what is going on in the brain, excretory system and in the reproductive organs.

Index Finger: Reflects what is going on in liver, gall bladder or nervous system.

Middle Finger: Reflects what is going on in the heart and circulation.

Ring Fingers: Reflects what is going on in the reproductive organs and the hormonal system.

Little Finger: Reflects what is going on in the digestive system.

Nail Fungus... this is sometimes missed because it is usuallly in the toenails. If you have a nail fungus, it can be a sign of deep seated yeast infection that they have probably had for years.

The Lunulae... thie lunulae are the little white half moon shape at the base of the nail.  You should have 8 of these.  
The one on the thumb nail should be 25% or less than the total length of the nail from base to flesh line at the top.

If the thumb lunula is too large the heart and circulation is working overtime and eventually this overworks the heart. The person may be exhibiting high blood pressure. Other signs that the heart is working overtime would be the presence of "heart line" on the ear lobe (a line just above the lobe itself) and a pointed tongue. If the tongue is red at the tip, there is a more serious involvement of the heart.

Lunulae on the little fingers also is a sign that the circulation is working overtime (especially in the digestive area). High blood pressure may be the cause as well.


Fewer than 8 lunulae:  Many rule-outs here such as poor circulation, anemia, fatigue, not enough oxygenation or exercise, heart disease, imbalanced nervous system, numbness, protein deficiency, Vitamin A deficiency or weak-spirited (low life force or "chi"). The most common cause is that people forget to breathe and  forget to take deep breaths.

Lunulae are red or blue or there is a reddish or bluish tinge just above the lunulae but not on the rest of the nail:  Heart disease, heavy metal poisoning or lung disease

Shoot-like things emanating from the border of the lunulae: This is not such a good sign. It can mean thyroid problems or cancer. I have seen many men with this on their thumbnails and most have told me that they had prostate cancer or had their prostate removed due to cancer. I have also seen this reverse when you get to the core cause of this pesky disease in the body, but it takes dedication to do it. If you have this sign you might want to get a couple of blood tests from your doctor, a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test and a Thyroid panel. It's always nice to know what is going on so you can do something about it.



Here is something interesting....You can often tell if a person is right-handed or left handed because the lunulae will be larger, or there may be more of the on the hand that is used more often.


Nail Color  can be  grouped into black, blue, brown/copper, green, blue-green, grey, yellow, pale, purple or red groups. Each color means something different and there are many rule-outs for each  color

If you know you have traumatized a nail and it is black, blue or various shades of bruise, this is not really anything to be concerned about.


The concern comes when some of the nails look different from the normal color. Also match the finger with the organs of the body (see top "What to Look For") and try to tie in or rule-out other symptoms you may have to what you see.

Black....Anemia, B-12 deficiency, bacterial infection, chronic kidney disease, adrenal gland problems, liver disease, cancer or melanomas, silver deposits (heavy metals), trauma.

Blue... Atherosclerosis, blood is too thick, liver disease, COPD (lung disease), copper or silver poisoning, decreased hemoglobin, drug reactions, gas poisoning, heart disease, hepatitis, high platelet counts, increased cholesterol, inflammation, kidneys with clogged arteries, lupus, prior strokes, rheumatoid arthritis, blood clots.

Green... Allergies to cleaning agents, Bacillus infection, localized fungal infection, serious emphysema.

Brown Or Copper... Arsenic or copper poisoning, fungal infections. Note for fungal infections this is a sign that you have yeast inside your body, but you can heal the nail with daily applications of Vick's Vapo Rub. Continue the daily treatment until the nail grows totally out. Clip the nail short until it grows out completely. This usually takes 2-3 months.

Grey... Arthritis, edema, malnutrition, post-operative effects, glaucoma, lung problems, emphysema, cardio-pulmonary disease.

Yellow...Bleeding, diabetes, digestive problems, liver disease, hyperthyroidism, too much carrot juice, lymphatic problems, nail fungus, poor circulation, respiratory problems, Vitamin E deficiency, fluid retention in the lymphatic system.

Pale or white: Anemia... Candida (yeast), low life force, overall mineral deficiency, heart or lung problems, hemorrhage, hookworm infestation, kidney disease, liver disease, malnutrition, ulcers.

Purple: Oxygen deprivation... circulatory problems, congenital problems.

Red: Brain hemorrhage... heart disease, high blood pressure, lung disease, stroke, carbon monoxide poisoning.

Nail Texture and Markings

The most common markings are...Vertical ridges and split nails, horizontal dips, red bands at the tips, yellow tips and white spots, so I'll just address those.

Vertical Ridges and Split Nails...Lots of rule-outs here, but they include--Adrenal gland problems, arthritic tendencies, asthma, broken heart, bronchitis, calcium deficiency, chronic fatigue, chronic inflammation, chronic stress, depression, emotional trauma, excretory system conditions, hyperactivity or overexertion, iron deficiency, kidney problems, laryngitis, nervous problems, poor digestion/absorption in the small intestine, chemicals from food, dieting, protein deficiency, respiratory problems, unhappiness, Vitamin A deficiency, yeast and other fungi, lupus, chemo or radiation side effect, drugs or prescription use.

Remember to look to see if there are ridges on more than one finger and if the ridges are on the same finger of each hand, then go to the top of the page and see which organs are associated with the ridges. That will help in ruling in or out what the cause is.
Horizontal Dips... Poor circulation, picking at the nail bed, heart disease, stress, lack of essential nutrients, trauma.

Red Bands at the Tips... Allergies, liver overload, inflammation of the gastro-intestinal tract.

Yellow Tips... Liver problems, melanoma, poor digestion, smoker.

White Spots... Kidney or hormone imbalances, zinc deficiency, calcium deficiency, Vitamin A deficiency, excessive chemical or drug use of drugs processed through the kidneys, prostate or impotence problems, genital diseases such as chlamydia or syphilis.

Nail Shape

The most common problems are short small beds, wide clubbed beds (clubbed means that the nails curve downward), and clubbed nails. Here's the low-down on that.

Short Small Beds...Heart disease.
Wide Clubbed Nails... Asbestos exposure, emphysema, lung disease. Pneumotrophin® is awesome for this. You may have to take it a year or two to rebuild the lung tissue.

Clubbed Nails...Heart disease, liver disease, lung disease.

Nail Pliability:

Brittle or cracked nails.. Calcium deficiency, impaired kidney function, iron deficiency, malnutrition, protein deficiency, thyroid problems, Vitamin A deficiency, Vitamin D deficiency.

Soft and Thin nails... Adrenal Gland problems, can be associated with leg cramps, poor nutrition, protein deficiency, Vitamin C deficiency.

I found all this imformation at Natural Health Techniques, Dr. Moffat