Portal hypertension (PHT) is an important complication of liver cirrhosis and affects the quality of patients life seriously. Since PHT was first proposed, finding a perfect medicine for PHT has been the focus of this field. Because of their contraindications or side effects, β-receptor blockers and other drugs cant be suitable for long-term administration. With the advances of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the pathogenesis of PHT, it has made some progress in the treatment of PHT. The single Chinese herbs include Salvia, angelica, Rhizoma alismatis and Cordyceps. The compounds include Fu zheng hua yu capsule, compound 861, Kang xian Ruan gan Granule, Bie jia ruan gan pian, Qiang gan Ruan jian decoction, jia wei gua lou san, Glytan etc. These single drug and compounds have shown therapeutic effect on liver fibrosis and PHT. The aim of this summary is to provide more choices to reduce portal pressure, thereby reduce the risk of bleeding from oesophageal varices.