To promote a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the 6th TCM Learning Camp, organized by the Faculty of Chinese Medicine at Southern University College, was successfully held from June 27 to June 29, 2025, at Southern University College. The camp attracted many young enthusiasts of TCM, embarking together on a journey that integrated tradition and modernity, knowledge and hands-on experience.
The theme “Danggui” symbolizes “Tracing back to the origin, nurturing life through TCM.” Through accessible lectures, immersive hands-on activities, and engaging team interactions, participants experienced the profound value of TCM from theory to practice.
Dr. Soh Chiun Siung conducted two lectures on wellness acupuncture points and the four diagnostic methods in TCM. These sessions deepened participants’ understanding and interest in TCM. With interactive and fun teaching methods, beginners were introduced to unique diagnostic techniques like pulse reading. The use of relatable life examples helped demystify TCM knowledge and enhance its practical relevance.
A field trip to ZenXin Organic Farm allowed participants to observe and harvest medicinal herbs. Under the guidance of the speaker, they experienced the taste and properties of various herbs. Participants also created personalized herbal sachets by blending fragrant herbs for moisture removal and wellness — a hands-on activity they could carry with them.
The camp featured a TCM-themed escape room game that integrated medical knowledge. Focusing on a fictional pneumonic plague case, participants took on roles that encouraged critical thinking and simulated TCM diagnostic approaches. Through engaging with the four key diagnostic principles — theory, method, formula, and medicine — they discovered the uniqueness of TCM reasoning. A treasure hunt and a water battle game further boosted team spirit and bonding between participants and the organizing committee.
In addition to regular meals, the camp included a special herbal hotpot dinner, breaking the stereotype that herbal soups are always bitter, instead offering delicious flavors. The medicinal dessert session allowed participants to explore the practical concept of “TCM food therapy.”
This camp not only enriched the participants’ understanding of TCM knowledge but also nurtured friendships, personal growth, and self-discovery during the three days and two nights spent together. TCM is not only a discipline but a way of life. We hope every participant finds their own “returning place” in life through this unique journey.
为了让更多人深入了解中医药的智慧与魅力，南方大学学院中医药学院主办的第六届中医系学习营《当归人生》已于 2025 年 6 月 27 日至 6 月 29 日在南方大学学院圆满举行。为期三天的营会吸引了众多热爱中医的青年参与，共同开启了一段融合传统与现代、知识与体验并重的中医探索旅程。
本次营会以“当归人生”为主题，寓意“归本溯源，以中医滋养人生”。通过深入浅出的讲解、沉浸式的实践活动，以及丰富的团队互动，营员们从理论、体验到生活实 践，全方位感受到中医文化的博大精深与生活价值。
苏俊雄博士讲授养生保健穴位与中医四诊，共两场讲座，加深营员对中医的认识以及培养兴趣。讲师进行趣味互动教学，帮助新手快速入门，实际体验把脉等中医独有诊断方法。通过生活化例子进行中医知识科普，提升实用认知，让营员对中医知识有不一样的体会。
本次营会组织了 ZenXin Organic Farm 草药园实地考察，在主讲人带领之下营员们实地观察与采摘草药，同时可以体会到不同草药的味道以及功效。此外，在当地也进行了手作香囊环节，营员们可以通过调配草药，组合出芳香化湿的香囊包，随身携带。
营会中通过中医主题的密室逃脱游戏，融合了中医知识与冒险，培养营员们通过自主思考的能力来发现故事所带来的含义。故事中以肺鼠疫为主轴，通过营员们代入角色，启发思维，模拟中医诊断思路，发现中医诊病方法以及独有特色“理法方药”的诊断依据。此外，在活动中的奇趣寻宝，通过特殊游戏通关条件让营员增强团队凝聚力。水战游戏也激发营员们与筹工委之间的交流，使活动更加出色。
除了平素的三餐，营会中也包含了特色火锅晚宴，通过结合中药材与时令食材，令营员们了解到药材汤包不仅是固有印象中的苦味，也具有清甜好喝的味道。此外营会活动安排了药膳环节，以食疗来探索“药食同源”的实践意义
本次营会不仅加深了营员们对中医知识的理解，更在三天两夜的朝夕相处中，收获了友谊、成长与自我探索。中医不仅是学问，更是一种生活方式，我们期待每一位营员都能在这段旅程中，找到属于自己的人生归处。
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