Influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza virus. There are abundant resources of traditional Chinese medicine in China. Since ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine has significant effect of common cold, viral cold, influenza and fever. In view of the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine against influenza virus, this study is mainly based on the method of literature review. The inhibition effect of traditional Chinese medicine on influenza is summarized. Referring to the current research results, the work hope to have some guiding significance for further research.