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Dr. John Yang prepares herbal remedies inside a new Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal dispensary at KPU.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal dispensary opens at KPU
Published 2:39 PDT, Wed September 24, 2025
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Patients of the Student Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) now have access to herbal remedies through a new state-of-the-art herbal dispensary.
The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal dispensary provides students with hands-on experience in traditional and modern herbal remedy preparation while supervised by faculty instructors who are registered as either a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine or a TCM practitioner.
Along with new specialized instructional spaces and collaborative study areas, the dispensary is part of newly-renovated facilities that are enhancing teaching and learning experiences for TCM students at KPU Richmond.
“KPU is committed to supporting experiential learning that connects students with their communities,” says Sharmen Lee, Dean of the Faculty of Health. “With the addition of the herbal dispensary, our students can provide more comprehensive care to patients in the community while learning first-hand about the rewards and challenges of patient care.”
Following an instructor-supervised assessment, patients of the Student Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic can receive herbal remedies through the on-site dispensary, which is regulated by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC, in addition to acupuncture treatment.
Insomnia, depression and anxiety, gynecological conditions and digestive disorders are examples of common health concerns that respond well to herbal remedies, says Dr. John Yang, TCM department chair at KPU.
“Herbal remedies are an important component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This holistic healing practice uses natural herbs to address various health conditions, while promoting well-being,” says Yang.
Appointments at the KPU Richmond clinic, in which patients can receive both herbal remedies and acupuncture, are open to the public and available through an online booking system. The fee for appointments is $25. Herbal remedies are available at an additional cost.
The Faculty of Health at KPU offers two TCM programs to students: the new Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine – Acupuncture.
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