The mechanism of Ephedrae Herba treating mass in abdomen was analyzed by combining the ancient and modern literatures in order to provide basis for expanding the application range of Ephedrae Herba.The items of Ephedrae Herba in previous and modern literatures were reviewed

and the special application of Ephedrae Herba was collected.Summarized the characters of Ephedrae Herba in Yanghetang and Mahuang Xixin Fuzitang in the treatment of gynecological mass in abdomen by combining the clinical practice.The mechanism of treating mass in abdomen was warm channel to expel cold

induce sweat to scatter evil

ventilate the lung-Qi

invigorate the kidney-Yang.Ephedrae Herba was mainly used in Yanghetang and Mahuang Xixin Fuzitang to treat gynecological mass in abdomen.There was great prospect of traditional Chinese medicine in treating mass by the flexible application of Ephedrae Herba

and it could expand the application range of Ephedrae Herba in gynecological diseases.