The present clinical practice guideline was written by experts organized by the special group of key projects in the 13 th five-year plan period of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences based on the standards and procedures of World Health Orga-nization Handbook for Guideline Development, with "evidence-based, consensus-based, and experience-based principle" as a guide. On the basis of practice in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) and clinical research for migraine, following the idea and method of evidence-based medicine, as well as the expert experience, the current best evidence and patients' values, the internationally recognized evidence quality evaluation methods and recommendation grading system were combined with the prescription record of classical TCM, TCM expert experience, and modern clinical research evidences. The acupuncture therapy, classic prescriptions and Chinese patent medicines used in the treatment of migraine in acute stage and preventive treatment were summarized to obtain five classic prescriptions(Chuanxiong Chatiao Powder, Chuanxiong Dingtong Yin, Sanpian Decoction, Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction, and Tongqiao Huoxue Decoction), and four Chinese patent medicines(Zhengtian Pills, Toutongning Capsules, Tongtian Oral Liquid, and Yangxue Qingnao Granules/Pills), and the common problems in their clinical application were analyzed. The purpose of this guideline is to standardize the treatment of migraine with TCM, reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks, and improve the patients' quality of life. It provides the clinical basis for the TCM treatment of migraine, and ensures the safety, effectiveness, practicability and scientificity of the treatment, so as to promote the TCM treatment of migraine. Due to the influence of region, nationality, race and other factors of the users, the detailed implementation of the guideline should be determined according to the actual situation.
Keywords: clinical practice guideline; migraine; traditional Chinese medicine.