To systematically review the modern researches of the prescriptions associated to compatible theory of invigorating Qi to produce blood and explore the proper methods to research the compatible theory of invigorating Qi to produce blood.Methods and contents: 23 literatures related to invigorating Qi to produce blood

published from 1990 to 2010

were selected and summarized in terms of effective components

compatible ratio

effectiveness and it's mechanism. In addition

the problems existed in these researches were also analyzed.Conclusion: Indicating that the experimental research play emphasis on specific prescription rather than on compatible theory is not enough to explore the scientific connotation of compatible theory of invigorating Qi to produce blood.