【Commentary】Wang Lihua, currently studying at the School of International Education of Liaoning University of Chinese Medicine, is an international student from Thailand. Ten years ago, she suffered from severe sinusitis, and by chance came into contact with acupuncture in Chinese medicine, and after a series of treatments, her symptoms improved significantly. This experience made Wang Lihua have a strong interest in Chinese medicine. Recently, the reporter came to Liaoning University of Chinese Medicine to interview this Thai student who "liked" Chinese medicine.

【During the same period】Wang Lihua, an international student at the School of International Studies, Liaoning University of Chinese Medicine

TCM clinics in Thailand are very few, (probably 5% of medical services). But the effect (of TCM treatment) is very (good), I (acupuncture) for a month, I (no more) headache, no rhinorrhea (nosebleeds) anymore, then my sinusitis is not so serious, I can (better) eat, I can live (more comfortable), I believe in TCM, TCM gives me health and happiness (life).

Before coming to China, Wang Lihua had obtained three doctorates and ran a company in Thailand, but her health deteriorated due to busyness and stress. Wang Lihua's parents saw the efficacy of TCM acupuncture therapy and encouraged her to study TCM. At the suggestion of her parents, Wang Lihua decided to go to China to study.

【During the same period】Wang Lihua, an international student at the School of International Studies, Liaoning University of Chinese Medicine

Before I came to China, (every) day was very busy, stayed up late every day, did not pay attention to the body, the body was getting weaker and weaker, my mother said, why don't you study Chinese medicine, Chinese medicine gives you health, and then I feel that the body is supreme, then if I am healthy (my) mother is also happy, I will come here to learn Chinese medicine. After I came to China, I stopped taking medicine for sinusitis, and if I had discomfort, such as a cold, or a sore throat, or a fever, I pricked my own needles (moxibustion), and I treated my (myself) by myself.

【Commentary】In 2017, Wang Lihua came to China, and after a year of Chinese study, she officially began to learn traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, cupping, massage... After five years of systematic study, Wang Lihua has now entered the internship stage. Looking back on the five years of studying in a foreign country, Wang Lihua is full of emotion, she not only overcame the differences in climate and diet, but also overcame the difficulty of language little by little. In order to better grasp the theory of Chinese medicine, Wang Lihua devoted all her body and mind to learning, and through her unremitting efforts, she finally achieved very good results in her profession.

【During the same period】Wang Lihua, an international student at the School of International Studies, Liaoning University of Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine is to regulate (manage) your root (root), dialectical treatment, and judgment, there is tongue diagnosis, pulse diagnosis, pulse diagnosis, and (configuration) Chinese medicine, very magical, and acupuncture, acupuncture points, and now I can also (give) patients treatment.

【Commentary】In addition to studying, Wang Lihua will also study Baduan Jin and Taijiquan with her teachers and classmates to feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture. Wang Lihua, who is about to graduate and return to China in July this year, said that her study in China has made her meet many mentors and friends, and she is grateful for everyone's help to her, and she is inspired to learn Chinese medicine well and become a qualified successor and disseminator of Chinese medicine.

【During the same period】Wang Lihua, an international student at the School of International Studies, Liaoning University of Chinese Medicine

When I came to Liaoning University of Chinese Medicine, the teachers gave me health and study help, and I was very touched by their selfless dedication. After I graduate, I will return to Thailand and open a public welfare clinic to help more people, I need to bring TCM knowledge back to Thailand, (so that patients can reduce pain), (bring them) health and happiness is my goal.

Wang Yilin reports from Shenyang

Responsible Editor: [Li Ji]