Let the Culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine Spread to the World: Beijing Tong Ren Tang Successfully Promotes the Release of the Arabic Edition of Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Materials Identification.

Recently, on the occasion of the 41st anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE, the launch ceremony for the Arabic edition of the Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Materials Identification was held at the Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai. This publication, driven by Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Beijing Tong Ren Tang"), marks a significant step forward in the cooperation between China and the UAE in traditional medicine. It also serves as a special tribute to the second "Tong Ren Tang Day."

In the preface, Zhang Yiming, the Chinese Ambassador to the UAE, noted that in recent years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has gained momentum in the UAE, becoming a new highlight of China-UAE cooperation. The release of the Arabic edition of the Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Materials Identification will further deepen pharmaceutical collaboration between the two countries and promote exchanges in traditional medicine.

Edited by Professor Zhao Zhongzhen of Hong Kong Baptist University, the book includes 429 commonly used Chinese medicinal materials, covering details such as their origins, production regions, harvesting and processing methods, efficacy, and quality characteristics. Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine organized a team of Middle Eastern experts to participate fully in the translation and review process, ensuring a high-quality presentation. This Arabic edition is the tenth foreign-language version of the book, following editions in Chinese, English, French, and other languages.

Bottom: Wang Dejun, Advisor for Tong Ren Tang National Medicine in the Middle East, introduces the book to Abdullah Saleh, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Economy. 

Top Right: Zhang Yuhuan, head of Beijing Tong Ren Tang National Medicine Gulf Company, exchanges ideas with local Chinese medicine enthusiasts.

Published by the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Maktoum Printing and Publishing Group (MASAR), the Arabic edition of the Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Materials Identification will provide an authoritative reference for pharmaceutical research, medical professionals, and academic institutions in Arabic-speaking regions. The release has already garnered widespread attention, with coverage from prominent outlets such as People's Daily, People's Daily Online, the Arabic website of People's Daily Online, China News Service, China Times, and several well-known Middle Eastern media organizations.

The publication of the Arabic edition highlights Beijing Tong Ren Tang’s significant role in advancing the internationalization of TCM. Looking ahead, Beijing Tong Ren Tang will continue to expand its presence in overseas markets, enabling more people to understand and benefit from the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine.