Abstract
To explore the regularity of clinical medication of Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) through text mining approach. Literatures on GERD in SinoMed(Chinese biomedical literature service system) were collected. Results: BANXIA, CHAIHU and HUANGLIAN were commonly used Chinese herbs in sequence from high to low, the network of Chinese herbs, symptoms and patterns could be established. Conclusion: The commonly used Chinese Herbs are coincided with the treatment rules of regulating the function of liver and stomach as well as adjusting cold and heat and the networks are corresponded with each other in treating GERD and could be verified through text mining approach.