ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:To discuss the status quo and the development strategy of the study of the processing of Chinese herbal medicine.METHODS:The physical-chemical property,the technology transfer and the qualitation and quantitation reported in the literature about the processing of Chinese herbal medicine were analyzed and summarized.The status quo and the current methods for the study of processing of Chinese herbal medicine were expounded and its development strategy was put forward in view of the role and importance of the processing study.RESULTS & CONCLUSION:To develop the study on the processing of Chinese herbal medicine,it is essential to strengthen literature research and summarizing of experiences as well as the combination of processing synergy with clinic practice,attach great importance to the guiding effect of traditional Chinese medicine theory on the study of physical-chemical study in the processing of Chinese herbal medicine,and strengthen study on the key issues including the processing technology of Chinese herbal medicine and the quality control of decoction pieces.