TCM has a variety of distinctive diagnostic and treatment methods, and traditional Chinese medicine, as its core treatment carrier, includes a wealth of medicinal materials. Common ones are 18 classic Chinese medicinal herbs: ginseng, astragalus, angelica, licorice, chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, wolfberry, scutellaria baicalensis, coptis chinensis, pueraria lobata, cassia seed, polygonum multiflorum, atractylodes macrocephala, poria cocos, schizandra chinensis, alisma orientale, ephedra, and peony. Diagnosis mainly relies on the "four diagnostic methods" of observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse-taking to comprehensively analyze the cause and nature of diseases. Treatment methods are diverse, including traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and tuina. These 18 Chinese medicinal herbs, with different properties and effects—some tonify qi and blood, some clear heat and detoxify, some regulate the spleen and stomach—are often combined into prescriptions according to the principle of "syndrome differentiation and treatment". Traditional Chinese medicine is divided into internal and external use with various dosage forms, while acupuncture and moxibustion regulate the body by stimulating acupoints to dredge meridians and harmonize qi and blood.

With the development of globalization, TCM has been widely spread to 196 countries and regions around the world. In 2010, acupuncture and moxibustion of TCM was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, and in 2019, TCM was officially included in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases, marking its integration into the global health system. Chinese scientist Tu Youyou won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering artemisinin from traditional Chinese medicine, which has saved millions of lives worldwide.

In modern times, TCM is developing towards inheritance and innovation. While adhering to traditional theories and methods, it combines modern science and technology to promote the standardization and modernization of TCM. A large number of TCM hospitals and research institutions have been established, and the research on TCM's efficacy and mechanism has made remarkable progress, providing new ideas for solving global health problems.

As a treasure of human civilization, TCM embodies the simple systematic thinking and health concept of the Chinese nation. It not only brings health benefits to the Chinese people but also provides Chinese solutions for global health governance, contributing to the building of a community with a shared