RESUMO
Meridian guide theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an experience summary of pharmacologists in past dynasties, which develops together with the meridian theory, and plays a pivotal role in guiding the rational clinical application. In recent years, many researchers have been devoted to the study of meridian guide theory and have obtained some substantive progress. Based on the idea of tracing origin and seeking innovation, the theoretical origin and modern research are taken as the thread, the emergence is summarized and analyzed; And the construction and application of meridian guide theory, as well as research progress in the past five years are reviewed in this paper, with a view to provide positive help for the standardized use of meridian guide medicine, and also provide reference for the further study of the effect of meridian guide medicine.