Mixed methods research（MMR） is the research paradigm that organically integrates qualitative research and quantitative research.Its common design types include interpretive design

triangular mutual authentication design

exploratory design

nested design

sequential conversion design and parallel conversion design.On the basis of introducing MMR and summarizing the advantages and limitations of MMR

it is considered that the MMR can promote the improvement of traditional Chinese medicine（TCM） research methodological quality and optimization of evaluation tools

enriching the content of TCM clinical efficacy evaluation

meanwhile

the authors proposed research design ideas and the recommendations for MMR applied in the field of TCM

with a view to providing methodological references and references in the field of TCM research.