Core Insights - The conference on the integration of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with clinical practice was held in Changsha, focusing on the deep integration of basic research and clinical practice, interdisciplinary technology, and collaboration among different innovation entities to promote the revitalization and high-quality development of the TCM industry [3][4] Group 1: Conference Highlights - The event featured discussions on how to interpret TCM through modern science, emphasizing that this does not mean "Westernizing" TCM but rather using scientific language to clarify its effectiveness and safety [3] - Experts highlighted the complex effects of TCM, showcasing its unique advantages in systemic treatment through multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway regulatory actions [3] Group 2: Laboratory and Collaboration - The "Complex Effects of Proprietary Chinese Medicine" laboratory, co-established by the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and Hunan Times Sunshine Pharmaceutical Co., focuses on major disease areas such as respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, tumors, and aging-related comorbidities [4] - The laboratory aims to provide scientific evidence and practical examples for the modernization of TCM and the optimization of integrated treatment models, having grown into a core narrative of TCM innovation in China over three years [4]