On April 11, International Office invited Professor Meng Hong who is the executive director of China cosmetics research center of BTBU, famous health expert and Doctor of Chinese Medical Sciences to give lecture to International students about the “Chinese medicine culture and health wellness” course as a part of Chinese Cultural Experience Classes.
From this lecture, the students learned about the history of Chinese medicine, famous doctors and medical texts in ancient times, and acupuncture, moxibustion, scraping, cupping and other traditional Chinese medicine therapy. It enhances their understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and eliminates some misconceptions of traditional Chinese medicine.
At the same time, Professor Meng Hong diagnosed through interrogation for everyone, and made special teas for them. By tasting the health tea, experiencing the moxibustion therapy and having a look at of moxa stick, cupping, acupuncture needles and other Chinese medicine therapy tools, international students got a better understanding of Chinese medicine. After the lecture, they asked questions to Professor Meng and showed great interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
