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OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the efficacy of Duhuo jisheng decoction combined with chemical medicines in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS),and to provide reference for clinical treatment. METHODS:Retrieved from CBM,CJFD,VIP,Wanfang Database,PubMed and EMBase,randomized controlled trials(RCT)about Duhuo jisheng decoction combined with chemical medicines(test group)versus chemical medicines alone(control group)in the treatment of AS were col-lected,Meta-analysis was performed by using Rev Man 5.3 software after data extraction and quality evaluation. RESULTS:Total-ly 6 RCTs were included,involving 382 patients. Results of Meta-analysis showed,the total effective rate [RR=1.35,95%CI(1.20, 1.52),P<0.001],improvement rate of TCM symptoms [RR=1.31,95%CI(1.09,1.57),P=0.004)in test group were significantly higher than control group,and CRP level was lower than contxol group[MD=-6.18,95%CI(-8.49,-3.87),P<0.001],the dif-ference was statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS:Duhuo jisheng decoction combined with chemical medicines shows better effi-cacy than chemical medicines alone,it can improve the TCM symptoms and decrease the CRP level.