Prescription is emphasized in modern research of Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Disease（ 伤寒论）

while preparation is neglected. Prescription refers that one formula is applied to certain syndromes and certain diseases.Preparation means that the special way in making special prescription. This article analyzes prescriptions recorded in Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Disease（ 伤寒论） from the angle of preparation and explores the role of preparation technology playing in disease treatment. After researching preparation in Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Disease（ 伤寒论）

the authors find that the thinking of preparation in Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Disease（ 伤寒论） has guiding significance for the development of new technology and new formulation in Chinese medicine.