To observe the effectiveness of Chinese materia medica smoked moxibustion combined with red light therapy in treating dampness-heat liver type of herpes zoster. Methods:A total of 80 cases of dampness-heat liver type of herpes zoster patients who were treated in our hospital from June 2013 to December 2014 were randomly divided into control group and treatment group. Both groups took virmax and mecobalamine. Treatment group took Chinese materia medica smoked moxibustion combined with red light therapy, while the control group took valaciclovir cream externally. Results:The total effective rate of the treatment group was significantly higher than the control group (P<0.05). Compared with the situation before treatment, after 1, 2 and 8 weeks of treatment, the VAS scores were gradually decreased. The treatment group was significantly better than the control group (P<0.05). After 8 weeks, the DLQI score improved significantly (P<0.01). The treatment group was significantly better than the control group in the aspect of pruritus, daily life, clothing, social life, personal relationship and treatment. Conclusion:The effects of Chinese materia medica smoked moxibustion combined with red light therapy in the treatment of the dampness-heat liver type herpes zoster are significant, and life quality of the patients is improved significantly.