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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used to help people keep the balance of yin and yang. But have you ever imagined that one day you can learn herb (药草) planting and TCM courses at school?
A primary school in Nanjing has just a herb farm. More than 30 herbs are planted. Students there are by doctors from a TCM hospital to tell different herbs and learn plant development, medicinal value as well as herbs. The hospital has also donated over 100 cartoon books about TCM to help draw children's in herbal medicine.
Another middle school has TCM courses to students of all grades. These courses a basic knowledge of herbs, herb planting and cooking with herbs. They give students a deeper understanding of TCM, bringing out their sense of in Chinese traditions and the country's rich culture.
Also in Shanghai, Tongji University has provided foreign students some chances to plant different kinds of herbs used in Chinese medicine and cooking. By taking care of the plants, foreign students can get first-hand experience of making herbal medicine from start to finish, and spread TCM culture to their countries.
The herb planting courses at schools and universities across China get students close to TCM and help pass on the tradition.
