According to the features of pathogenic stagnation,the major syndrome of six-channel diseases of Shanghan and the differential treatment based on stagnation were discussed in this paper.

Here,the progress in Codonopisis pilosula,including herbalogical textual research,chemical composition and pharmaceutical effects were reviewed in order to provide scientific data for further development and utilization.

In recent years,by the great efforts of the chemical researchers,the researches in Kadsura heteroclita have made great progress in the original plant anthenticates,chemical compositions,pharmacological functions and clinical applications.