Promoting the Spirit of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Inheriting Chinese Culture —— Exploring Chinese Herbal Medicine on Campus


Release Date:

2020-07-16

Promoting the Spirit of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Inheriting Chinese Culture —— Exploring Chinese Herbal Medicine on Campus

According to reports, initiatives to bring traditional Chinese medicine into schools have now been launched in several cities, with the aim of highlighting historical knowledge and passing on TCM culture. Tailored to the characteristics of different students, these programs promote TCM culture and health-preserving principles through activities such as reading, viewing, and reflection.

 

Introducing traditional Chinese medicine into the classroom has played a decisive role in revitalizing the TCM cause by fostering children’s understanding of medical knowledge and health-promotion principles from an early age.

Traditional Chinese Medicine views the human body as an organic whole, in which all its tissues and structures are interconnected and can be categorized into two opposing forces: yin and yang. How, then, is the balance between yin and yang maintained? First and foremost, it requires a balanced diet and regular daily routines; moreover, emotional regulation also exerts an influence on the body’s yin–yang equilibrium. So what, exactly, does the study of yin and yang in TCM entail?

The so-called yin–yang balance of the human body refers to a fundamental metabolic process. Numerous factors can influence this balance, including aging and emotional instability. As we grow older, the body’s various functions gradually decline; in later life, the rate of new cell growth slows markedly, leading to increased fatigue and a higher susceptibility to illness. Maintaining yin–yang balance, however, can help slow the aging process and promote longevity.

Children are in a critical stage of physical development, and strengthening their immune systems to ensure their healthy physical and mental growth has always been a primary goal for parents. In line with national development policies and committed to preserving and promoting traditional Chinese medicine culture, our Guoyitang Clinic has launched a series of child-focused initiatives aimed at fostering healthy lifestyles, including balanced nutrition and regular daily routines. Some parents have reported that young children may experience abdominal pain and other physical ailments; accordingly, Chaohua Guoyitang conducts specialized research and develops tailored treatment plans for the prevention and management of pediatric diseases.

Children’s bodies exhibit different responses at different stages of development. As the volunteer lead instructor for pediatric tuina and disease prevention at Chaohua National Medicine Hall, Teacher Qiao Jinhua,

With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, I specialize in using oral medications, topical applications, and tuina massage to treat common pediatric conditions, including colds, fever, cough, oral ulcers, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, poor appetite, nocturnal crying, bruxism, and enuresis. My treatments are painless, deliver rapid results, require short courses, and have no toxic side effects.

Pediatric tuina, as a healthy therapeutic approach, is currently warmly embraced by parents. Its appeal lies not only in its high safety and rapid efficacy but also in its ability to spare children the discomfort of injections and medications, making it more readily accepted by both children and parents. Moreover, the tuina technique excels at health maintenance, balancing yin and yang, and preventing illness before it arises.

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