The quality standard for Xuezhiling Capsules was established.Radix Polygoni multiflori, Fructus crataegi, Semen cassiae were identified by TLC.The content of 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside in Radix Polygoni multiflori was determined by HPLC.Spots obtained from the test solutions had the same color in reference solution and medical material in the same location, and the blank solution had no interference.The linear range of 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside was from 0 to 0.82 μg (r=0.9999), the average recovery was 97.4% with RSD of 0.45%.In TLC, the spots were very clear and specific to identify the herbal medicine in Xuezhiling Capsules.It was simple, quick, highly precise and accurate for HPLC to control the quality of Xuezhiling Capsules.