Processing of Chinese materia medica is a pharmaceutical technology such as cleaning

slicing and other processing under direction of theories of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) and in accordance with diagnosis of diseases

it is guarantee of safe medication and necessary means to improve efficacy.Processing after different methods

appearance

properties

chemical composition

pharmacological effects of Chinese materia medica will greatly changed

which can give full play to medicinal value and enhance clinical efficacy.This paper analyzed influences of processing on property of Chinese materia medica(four gas flavors

meridian

side effects

lift ups and downs)

chemical compositions(alkaloids

glycosides

volatile oil

polysaccharides

tannins

organic acids

trace elements) and pharmacological effects(cough and asthma

stasis

anti-tumor

diarrhea

immunization)

the overall impact of processing on Chinese materia medica was discussed

thus provided a scientific reference for rational application and modernization of Chinese materia medica.Showed in practical application of Chinese materia medica

disease needs to be combined with TCM theory and modern technology

appropriate method for processing drugs was selected in order to protect drug safety and give full play to efficacy

but processing of Chinese materia medica still exists simple processing

low productivity

vague mechanisms and other problems

it needs gradually deepening and refinement.By regulating processing standards of Chinese herbal pieces

this paper can clarify modern scientific connotation of traditional processing methods and establish an effective system of modern research as the key to further development of Chinese materia medica.