Abstract:

With the rapid development of modern medical technology, people are gaining understanding of the causes of diseases and the mechanisms of drug action. The simple macro thinking mode of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is challenging to adapt to the needs of TCM teaching and development in the new era; this indicates that there is an urgent need to introduce new teaching methods and models. The chemical components of the TCM and its prescription are the material basis for its clinical efficacy in preventing and treating diseases. Therefore, under the guidance of the TCM theory, this paper integrates Chinese medicine chemistry into the teaching and practice of the TCM by considering Rhei Radix Et Rhizoma as an example with respect to anthraquinones. Through the three dimensions teaching of theory, practice, and expansion, students' cognition and application ability related to the TCM were shown to be effectively improved, and the integration was proven to promote the cultivation of compound TCM talents.

Key words: Chinese medicine chemistry, Traditional Chinese medicine teaching, Rhei Radix Et Rhizoma, Anthraquinone