In this paper

the literature are consulted and the different effects of single herbs in vitro antibacterial activity in China are reviewed at home and abroad over the past five years

summarized possible mechanism and antibacterial composition of inhibiting pathogenic bacteria and pathogens of it

including heat-clearing drugs

superficies-resolving drugs

purgation drugs

desiccating drugs

carminative drugs

astringent drugs

tonic drugs

cough and asthma drugs

eliminating dampness and diuresis drugs

promoting blood circulation and expelling blood stasi drugs

and other drugs.In order to provide a reference for the use of our abundant resources of Chinese medicine and the development of antibacterial agent with Chinese medicine

which have fewer side effects and better clinical efficacy. It provides a basis and new ideas for the antibacterial medicine.