Zhuru Tang( from the Effective Prescriptions for Universal Relief) listed in the Catalogue of Ancient Classical Formulas( The First Batch) by the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine,is usually used to treat stomach fever and vomiting. The first step of the research and development of the classic formula compound preparations is to follow the principle of the ancient method,comb through the literature of all dynasties,and then investigate the historical evolution of the prescription,the evolution of formula significance and the clinical application. Based on this principle,we searched the Chinese Medical Classics Database and relevant literature materials to conduct textual research on the history,evolution of formula significance,clinical application,decocting method,as well as the basis and processing of traditional Chinese medicine from the perspectives of " recipe" and " medicine",in order to provide reference for the development and research of Zhuru Tang.