Traditional Chinese medicine, as an important part of Chinese traditional medicine, has attracted more and more people's attention and research due to its rich resources and unique curative effect. As a common medium to spread the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and popularize the culture of traditional Chinese medicine, the album of traditional Chinese medicine has important value. This paper will introduce the historical background of the Chinese medicinal materials album, analyze the design requirements, and discuss the design method combining tradition with innovation, in order to provide aDesign of Chinese Herbal Medicine AlbumOffer some new ideas.

I. Historical Background of Chinese Herbal Medicine Album
The appearance of Chinese herbal medicine albums can be traced back to ancient times. In ancient Chinese medicine master and apprentice system, TCM master and apprentice need to learn and study the painting of Chinese medicine to understand the appearance and characteristics of Chinese medicine. With the passage of time, the Chinese herbal medicine album gradually developed into a tool to assist in learning and spreading the knowledge of Chinese medicine. At the same time, with the development of modern science, people's interest in Chinese medicinal materials is increasing, and Chinese medicinal materials albums are also gradually coming into the public's view.

II. Requirements for the Design of Chinese Herbal Medicine Albums
1. Accuracy and reliability. As an important medium for spreading knowledge of TCM, the veracity and reliability are the most basic requirements. For each Chinese herbal medicine, the album needs to provide detailed appearance images as well as relevant scientific information and pharmacological ingredients to ensure that readers can accurately understand the characteristics and functions of each Chinese herbal medicine.
2. Readability and visibility. The design of Chinese herbal medicine album should pay attention to improving the reader's readability and visibility. Good layout and typesetting can help readers better understand the contents of the album, while beautiful design and high-quality pictures can attract readers' attention and enhance reading interest and experience.
3. embody the cultural characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine. As a medium to popularize traditional Chinese medicine culture, the design of the album should reflect the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine culture. The traditional Chinese painting elements and decorative patterns can be used in combination with modern design techniques to create a unique atmosphere of traditional Chinese medicine culture.

III. Design method combining tradition and innovation
1. The use of traditional painting techniques. Traditional Chinese medicine painting albums can make the images more vivid and artistic by using Chinese traditional painting techniques, such as freehand brushwork, fine brushwork and color setting. The combination of traditional painting techniques and modern design elements can give people new visual experience and enhance the aesthetic value of the album.
2. Innovative graphic design. Through the use of modern graphic design techniques, such as the use of color, typesetting design, graphic and text matching, make the album more modern and fashionable. In addition, interactive elements, such as QR codes and videos, can be used to provide more interactive experience and information exchange.
3. Customized design services. Customized design services are provided for different target audiences, including albums of different specifications, illustrations of different styles, and information collection. Customized design services can better meet the needs of readers, and enhance the practicability and use value of the album.

The design of Chinese medicinal materials album should not only convey the knowledge of Chinese medicine accurately, but also reflect the unique charm of Chinese medicine culture. By using the traditional and innovative design method, we can inject new vitality and charm into the album of Chinese medicinal materials. It is hoped that the design ideas introduced in this paper can provide some new inspirations for the design of Chinese herbal medicine albums and promote the inheritance and innovation of Chinese herbal medicine culture.