Ancient cough syrup stirs modern buzz

古方止咳糖浆引发现代热议

Round Table China

2025-08-23

13 分钟
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An ancient herbal syrup is captivating the global wellness scene, journeying from the apothecaries of Beijing to the shelves of New York. This surge of curiosity represents a broader movement as Traditional Chinese Medicine (or TCM) steps into the international spotlight. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun.
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  • Coming up, from Beijing to New York, a centuries-old... herbal syrup is sparking curiosity.

  • Traditional Chinese medicine is stepping out of Chinese people's everyday lives and into the global wellness scene.

  • Could ancient remedies really be the next big thing in modern wellness?

  • And what draws young people around the world to these age-old practices?

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  • In recent months, a 400-year-old Chinese herbal syrup,

  • Chuanbei Pipago, has been gaining attention around the world,

  • embraced by people curious about traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM,

  • as both a wellness practice and a cultural touchstone.

  • Across the globe,