RESUMEN
To clarify the meaning, role and significance of the new idea of the modern basic theory of traditional chinese medicine, We clarified its origin and evolution starting from the basic concept of idea in this paper, re-vealed the basic connotation and relationship of ideas, scientific ideas, Chinese medicine ideas, and the new ideas of the modern basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine, and tried to give proper definitions; summarized three roles of scientific ideas. According to this basis, we demonstrated the new idea is the scientific ideas with core spirit run-ning through rational questioning, scientific testing, research and conclusion being accepted three-point line cen-tral interlocking; and have three roles changing the theory of traditional chinese medicine, guiding the innovative research on chinese medicine and elevating the scholars' thoughts. We proposed yin and yang to refer to the hypothesis of body's physiology and pathology and prevention and treatment effects, given an empirical analysis a feasible way of medicine and philosophy separation and yin and yang turning to medicine; displayed the guidance of new idea and to show the scientific connotation and scientific value of the theory of traditional Chinese medicine.