Core Viewpoint - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is recognized as a complete medical system that is applicable and beneficial, as shared by Portuguese practitioners after their internship in China [1][2]. Group 1: TCM Education and Training - A group of over 10 Portuguese TCM practitioners will participate in a three-week internship at Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in April 2025, focusing on clinical practice and cultural immersion [1]. - The Portuguese practitioners engaged in various TCM techniques such as acupuncture, tuina, and moxibustion, and gained insights into the operation of TCM diagnosis and treatment systems [1][2]. Group 2: TCM Integration in Portugal - Portugal is one of the first European countries to legislate TCM, with plans to incorporate traditional Chinese medicine into the national higher education degree system by 2024 [2]. - There are over 200 TCM clinics in Portugal, serving more than 500,000 patients annually, indicating a growing acceptance and integration of TCM practices among the local population [2]. Group 3: Future Collaboration and Development - The TCM practitioners expressed a desire to return to China for further learning and skill enhancement, highlighting the ongoing cultural exchange between China and Portugal [3]. - The principal of a TCM school in Lisbon emphasized the importance of TCM as a cost-effective healthcare option and called for enhanced information technology collaboration to support TCM practices [2].
葡萄牙中医师:“中医改变了我对生命与健康的理解”
Xin Hua She·2025-06-18 05:28