Objective To establish a TLC identification method for pollen typhae in Xifeng-Tongnao capsule,and to set up quality control standard for the product.Methods According to the literatures,methods and improved methods were adopted to identify the pollen typhae in Xifeng-Tongnao capsule.Results The fifth method in this article was simple,with TLC spots being clear,the separation effect showing good results without the interference of negative control.Conclusion The fifth method has feasibility and a strong specificity.It can be used as qualitative identification method for pollen typhae in Xifeng-Tongnao capsule.