Objective To analyze the clinical effect of tongue traction massage in the improvement of speech deficit in acute stage of ischemic stroke. Methods A total of 60 cases of acute ischemic stroke aphasia patients from June 2015 to June 2016 were selected and divided into experimental group (30 cases)and control group(30 cases)by random digits table method,the control group was treated with drug therapy, experimental group was treated with drug plus tongue traction massage therapy. The curative effect of tongue body massage and traction safety was compared between two groups. Results After 2 courses of treatment, there was no significant change in vital signs in the experimental group, the total effective rate was 90.00%(27/30), and the total effective rate of the control group was 70.00% (21/30), there was significant difference between two groups(Z=-2.05,P<0.05). Conclusions In the treatment of acute ischemic stroke aphasia,the tongue traction massage,good clinical effect,can effectively improve the patient′s speech function,simple operation,safety,compliance is good,worthy of promotion.