Objective To constitute the research method about Yunnan endemic medica plant-Panax zingiberensis C. Y. Wu et K. W. Feng， which provides a document basis for exploitation. Methods Combined traditional identification and modern scientific means to study phamacognosy character of Panax zingiberensis C. Y. Wu et K. W. Feng for its origin， micro-character and physicochemical properties. Results The study gives determination of identification methods and key points about Panax zingiberensis. Conclusion The study can be taken as the reference for identification， resource utilization and laying down quality standard of the crude drug.