Objective To explore the effect on postoperative recovery of intestinal function by early nutrition tube infusion of Fuzheng Liqi decoction and massage the acupuncture point of zusanli. Methods 80 esophageal cancer patients hospitalized over the same period were randomly divided into observation group(n =40)and control group(n = 40). Individuals in control group were treated with regular nursing care,and those in observation group were treated with nutrition tube infusion of Fuzheng Liqi decoction and massage the acupuncture point of zusanli. The difference between the two groups were compared. Results The first exhaust time,defecation,weight loss,postoperative abdominal distension,vomiting and complications were significantly different between the two group(P ＜ 0. 05). Conclusions Early nutrition tube infusion of Fuzheng Liqi decoction and massage the acupuncture point of zusanli could promote recovery of intestinal function,accelerate the early recovery of patients and it was a safe and reliable method.