Objective: To analyse the contents

methods and findings in Chinese medicine dispensing granule (CMDG) related articles which was collected by Wangfang data

VIP information and CNKI in 2001-2010. Method: CMDG related articles in the three Chinese full-text database were retrieved and divided into nine categories: CMDG preparation process

chemical analysis (identification of the active ingredient

quality control

etc.)

pharmacodynamics

toxicology

clinical safety evaluation

reporting

review and others

the number of these articles was counted at the same time. Result: The number of CMDG articles increased at first and then decreased

the peak appeared in 2007.The number of CMDG chemical research of CMDG is the most

followed by clinical applications and reports

then the pharmaceutical technology and pharmacodynamics studies

research of CMDG toxic and clinical safety is the least. Conclusion: Study of the CMDG tends to be more and more profound

and should pay more attention to the toxicology and clinical safety evaluation.