Tibetan medicine to apply for world heritage

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

File photo shows a Thangka painting themed on the various medical apparatus and instruments used in Tibetan medicine which own a history of over 1,300 years.

File photo shows a 17th century Thangka painting themed on the various herbal medicine of Tibetan medicine, which is created under the management of Desi Sangye Gyatso (1653-1705 A.D.), the 5th Degba, the highest administrative official of Tibet during the early stage of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 A.D.). He served as Degba since 1679 A.D. with the support of the 5th Dalai Lama Ngawang Lozang Gyatso and was also granted the title of Dharma King by Kangxi Emperor (1654-1722 A.D.), the 4th emperor of Qing Dynasty.

TiHeritage,betan medicine has submitted application materials to the Ministry of Culture of China for UNESCO Intangible Cultural according to local agency of culture.

Tibet Autonomous Region launched the application process in 2013, and has recently finished preparation of written materials and videos for application.

As one of the world's four traditional medicines, Tibetan medicine originated from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the 7th century. It has been well known in neighboring countries such as Nepal, Mongolia, Russia, Bhutan and India as well as European countries in the 8th century.

For centuries the Tibetan group has continued to summarize their medical practice and learn from the traditional Chinese medicine, Indian medicine and Arabian medicine, and has developed its own medical theory, medicinal materials and therapies.

Dubbed as the "treasure on the snowy land", the Tibetan medicine is a unique medical system created and inherited by peoples living on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which not only includes medical treatments, but also reflects Tibetan culture. It has played a role in combing medicine, outpatient treatment, making dietary or daily health care.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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