Objective To observe the effects of Jianpi Xiaopi extract on gastric secretion of experimental SD rats with spleen deficiency. Methods Animal model of spleen deficiency was established by using Rhubarb decoction. The gastric secretion was determined by titration method, and the gastrin in plasma was measured by radioimmunoassay. Results Compared with those in spleen deficiency group, the levels of the total acidity and the output of total acid were higher in the middle dose group treated with Jianpi Xiaopi extract ( P