Nanchang, JurnalPost.com — Indonesian experts attending the forum hope to further study heat-sensitive moxibustion and various therapies within traditional Chinese medicine or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
They also see opportunities to develop cooperation between TCM and Indonesian traditional medicine, including through joint education and research.
Maya Septriana Tjin, chair of the Association of Indonesian Traditional Health Higher Education (PPTKTI) and a professor at Airlangga University, stated that heat-sensitive moxibustion was one of the most compelling topics for her during the forum.
“The most impressive thing for me at this forum is heat-sensitive moxibustion.”
According to Maya, the technique is not yet widely known in Indonesia.
“I want to study heat-sensitive moxibustion and bring this treatment technique back to Indonesia,” she said.
Maya has extensive experience studying traditional Chinese medicine. In 1996, she went to Beijing to delve into TCM and acupuncture.
She later arrived in Jiangxi in 2023 to pursue doctoral studies. The 2026 SCO Traditional Medicine Forum was the first of its kind she has attended.
During her visit to Jiangxi, Maya and her team also visited the Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine (Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine) and its affiliated hospitals.
Maya noted that technological advancements have brought significant changes to the practice of traditional Chinese medicine compared to when she first studied acupuncture three decades ago.
“When I studied acupuncture 30 years ago, there was only conventional acupuncture. This time, I learned about new techniques such as dermal needling, embedded needling, heat-sensitive moxibustion, as well as AI-based diagnosis and TCM, and I truly felt the modern achievements in TCM.”
Promoting Indonesia-China Cooperation
Dr. Willie Japaries, director of the TCM Service Center at the Nalanda Institute of Indonesia, also viewed the forum as an opportunity to broaden understanding and cooperation in the field of traditional medicine.
“I feel very honored to be invited to this forum. I believe this forum is very beneficial for deepening the understanding of TCM and encouraging cooperation between Indonesia and China in the field of TCM,” he said.
Willie, who previously practiced conventional medicine, believes that traditional medicine approaches can be studied as part of integrative therapy.
He cited the use of acupuncture and tuina in managing certain conditions. These statements regarding the benefits of such therapies were made by Willie based on his experience and perspective as a practitioner.
According to Willie, Indonesia also has great potential in developing traditional medicine due to its abundant herbal plant resources.
“TCM can be combined and integrated harmoniously with Indonesian traditional medicine, so that both countries and their people can benefit from Indonesia-China cooperation in the field of traditional medicine.”
However, he noted that the knowledge and education system for traditional medicine in Indonesia still needs development.
Willie said that higher education in traditional medicine in Indonesia has been ongoing for about 30 years, but universities offering degree programs in the field remain limited.
“We do not have hospitals specializing in traditional medicine like in China. Indonesia can learn from the Chinese model to develop integrated diagnosis and treatment that combines TCM and conventional medicine,” he said.
Research on Fatty Liver and Knee Osteoarthritis
Cooperation between the two countries is not limited to knowledge exchange.
Willie revealed that the Nalanda Institute of Indonesia is currently discussing plans for joint research in traditional medicine with the Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine.
The research is planned to focus on the combination of heat-sensitive moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, and native Indonesian herbal plants.
Fatty liver disease or fatty liver and knee osteoarthritis were selected as the targets for joint research.
“This is a concrete Indonesia-China cooperation project that is mutually beneficial and provides advantages for both sides,” said Willie.
The 2026 SCO Traditional Medicine Forum served as a platform for practitioners and academics to discuss developments, research, and international cooperation opportunities in the field of traditional medicine.
(China News Agency/Xinhua)
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