Pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine is a bridge course linking traditional medicine and modern medicine. In the past, the teaching often focused on the cultivation of basic theories and skills, but did not integrate into the systematic design of ideological and political education. According to the characteristics of the course, this paper combines professional courses with ideological and political education from the aspects of teaching objectives, teaching contents, teaching methods, teaching resources and professional teachers’ quality, so as to enhance students’ recognition of Chinese excellent culture.