OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for developing the ideas of Hui medicine research. METHODS:By retrieving relevant literatures about Hui medicine and ethnic medicine,combing with modernization needs,idea for systematic research of Hui medicine was sorted out. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS:Hui medicine should be studied by theoretical research,herbal textu-al research,establishment of quality standards,formula and folk unilateral,prescription finishing,establishment of herbaria and da-tabase,new drug R&D,etc.