Acquired immune deficiency syndrome（ AIDS） is a malignant infectious disease. At present

many doctors think that

AIDS often hits lung

spleen and kidney but don’t pay attention to effects of liver in the evolution of this disease. "Liver controlling dispersion"is regarded as one of the important physiological function in liver. Its malfunction cannot be ignored in the evolution of AIDS. It can lead to the hypofunction of spleen

kidney and other viscera. It also can form pathological products such as phlegm

retained fluid and blood stasis. Patients may feel depressed

dysphoric and other negative emotions. Through analyzing the connotation of "liver controlling dispersion"and emphasizing the relationships between liver and other viscera

and Qi-blood-body fluid

and psychological states of patients

this article provides theoretical basis for treating AIDS from liver and summarizes the corresponding prescriptions for clinical use.