Objective:To study the effect of external application of Chinese medicine combined with point massage on promotig gastrointestinal function recovery after caesarean section. Method:Patients received cesarean section in our hospital were enrolled and randomly divided into observation group given external application of Chinese medicine combined with point massage and control group only given point massage. Then postpartum gastrointestinal function

general condition and negative emotions were observed. Result:Abdominal distension duration

exhaust time

ambulation time and hospitalization time of observation group were shorter than control group; 5 d after caesarean section

negative mood scores were lower than those 1 d after caesarean section

hamilton anxiety scale(HAMA)

hamilton depression scale(HAMD)

self rating anxiety scale(SAS)

self rating depression scale(SDS) scores of observation group were lower than control group. Conclusion:External application of Chinese medicine combined with point massage have positive clinical value for it can promot the recovery of gastrointestinal function and general condition and relief of anxiety and depression after caesarean section.