中文摘要：

对中药五味中甘味的中医药内涵、甘味药的基原、甘味药在四气、归经等药性理论的分布特征进行归纳与总结,并对甘味味觉受体、味觉表达及物质基础研究进行阐述。最后,概述甘味药物配伍理论在临床上的应用,为甘味药性理论更好地指导临床实践提供参考。

英文摘要：

The connotation of traditional Chinese medicine and base resource of sweet-taste herbs were summarized. At the same time, the distribution between sweet-taste herbs and four properties, meridian entry, and other herb property theory was analyzed. Then, the gustatory receptor, taste representation, and research on material basis of sweet-taste herbs were elaborated. Finally, the clinical applications of compatibility methods of sweet herbs were described, which will provide the references to guide clinical applications of the theory of bitter-taste herbs better.