Mentsikhang, Medical center in Lhasa, China
The Mentsikhang medical center includes departments for traditional treatments, herbal medicine preparation, and educational facilities for aspiring practitioners in Tibetan medicine.
Built in 1916, Mentsikhang became a central institution for medical education and research, preserving ancient Tibetan healing methods through generations of practitioners.
The center maintains a collection of medical texts and instruments that demonstrate the connection between Tibetan Buddhism and traditional healing practices.
Visitors can explore the facility during regular hours, learning about traditional treatments through guided tours and educational displays in multiple languages.
The center combines medical treatments with astronomical calculations, following traditional Tibetan beliefs about the influence of celestial bodies on human health.
Location: Lhasa
Inception: 1916
GPS coordinates: 29.65361,91.12778
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:29
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