Totally 105 marrow-boosting herbs in ancient Chinese books on materia medica were systematically collected and classified according to their nature

flavor

channel entry

functions and indications. The statistic analy- sis was conducted from principles

methods

formulas

medicinals and clinical application. The common nature and flavor of marrow-boosting herbs is acridity-warmth and sweetness-warmth. The marrow-boosting herbs are commonly entered into the liver channel and kidney channel. This research can provide information for the mechanism study and clinical application of marrow-boosting herbs.