This paper reviewed the literature related to the treatment of idiopathic membranous nephropathy with traditional Chinese medicine in the past five years.The traditional Chinese medicine characteristics of idiopathic membranous nephropathy were summarized from the etiology,pathogenesis and syndrome differentiation.At the same time,this paper not only summed up the experience of famous experts and clinical trials,and categorized them according to whether or not combined with glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive agents,but also summarized the characteristics and advantages of Chinese medicine treatment of idiopathic membranous nephropathy and explained its current deficiencies,to provide a theoretical basis for further digging simple Chinese medicine treatment of idiopathic membranous nephropathy.