Object To investigate the effects of different processed on content of matrine in the root of Sophora tonkinensis Gapnep. Methods The determination of matrine was carried out by double wavelength TLC scanning for different processed products. Results There were obviously differences between the crude and kinds of different processed products of matrine in the root of S. tonkinensis. Conclusion The different processing methods and adjuvant materials can make the contents of matrine in the root of S. tonkinensis change before and after processing.