Processing of traditional Chinese medicine is an ancient and young subject, which specializes in the theory, technology, specifications, historical evolution and development direction of processing of traditional Chinese medicine. The ancient processing discipline is reflected in its long history of origin and development. It is a summary and theoretical sublimation of Chinese medicine experience for thousands of years. The young processing discipline is embodied in the important task of using modern scientific methods to explore its profound theoretical connotation and rich experience in drug use.