To analyze the experience in using medicine for treating Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and to explore the method for summarizing the experience of famous doctor of TCM. Methods: Sixty-five formulas were included in the study and 43 frequently-used herbs (Frequency≥4) were recorded by Excel table and analyzed by SPSS 18.0 statistical software. Results: It was found that the medicine commonly used by clinicians in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) are qi-tonifying medicinal, blood-activating and stasis-resolving medicinal, phlegm-resolving medicinal, blood-tonifying medicinal and yin-tonifying medicinal. Conclusion: The cluster analysis results showed that the common treatment methods for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are replenishing qi and nourishing yin, activating blood circulation, dispelling phlegm and dredging collaterals.