Foreign students explore traditional Chinese medicine in Changzhou

Students from Jiangsu University of Technology experience TCM practices such as fire cupping and scraping therapy. [Photo/WeChat account: czwsjsw]

More than 20 international students from the School of International Education at Jiangsu University of Technology took part in a traditional Chinese medicine experience event in Changzhou on Nov 14.

The event showcases a variety of TCM practices. [Photo/WeChat account: czwsjsw]

Experts from Changzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital provided on-site health consultations for both the students and nearby residents. The event also featured a variety of interactive activities, including demonstrations of TCM techniques, tastings of herbal teas, displays of medicinal ointment, samplings of therapeutic cuisine, and sessions teaching traditional health-preserving exercises.

The students had the opportunity to try acupuncture, tuina massage, guasha (scraping therapy), fire cupping, and auricular acupoint therapy, gaining firsthand exposure to TCM practices.

An AI-powered TCM constitution assessment system drew particular interest. Using digital tools to examine the tongue, face, and pulse, doctors combined the results with real-time consultations to offer personalized wellness plans covering diet, exercise, and daily habits.

Students learn to do Baduanjin, an ancient Chinese form of qigong used as exercise. [Photo/WeChat account: czwsjsw]

The event provided an immersive introduction to TCM culture, helping international students better understand the philosophy and techniques behind this traditional medical practice.