Zang-fu syndrome differentiation from Huangdi Neijing, laid the theoretical foundation. Hua Tuo'S Zhongzhang Jing, Sun Simiao's Qianjin-Yaofang, Zhang Yuansu Yixue-Qiyuan and other ancient physicians enriched the Zang-fu theory.Zang-fu syndrome differentiation became systematic and widely used in clinical. This paper traced the source of the theory, explored the development of syndrome differentiation theory.

This article discussed the origin and development of the traditional Chinese medicine Shiyan processing, processing history and overview of modern researches. The book of the Summary of information on Chinese herbal medicine processing in all dynasties was consulted which 167 bookson the processing methods of ancient herbal medicine. The content of ancient Shiyan processing was summarized in order to provide standardization for further studies on the optimal processing method of Shiyan, and to ensure the quality of the pieces, and the clinical curative effect.