Abstract: Objective To propose a systematic strategy to boost the living inheritance and modernization Beijing-School traditional processing methods (BTPM). Methods By means of literature review, analysis of evolution, and systematic induction, the origins, core tools (such as the Gao’an knife and the copper stewing pot), characteristic adjuvants (including licorice water and bile), and representative processed products (nine-processed Arisaema Cum and wine-stewed rhubarb) were summarized. Based on tiered planning and route design, a multi-stage and multi-dimensional inheritance system was constructed. Results A systematic and dynamic inheritance route involving short-term, medium-term, and long-term objectives was proposed. The short term (1-3 years) objective was to document the related techniques and literature as soon as possible and to establish a digital archive. The medium term (3-5 years) objective was to study the principles of processing, and establish a three-level standard system. As for the long term (more than 5 years), efforts should be devoted to promoting the collaborated inheritance by universities, enterprises and society and broaden the three leading applications of “characteristic decoction pieces-classic prescriptions-health products” so that an integrated inheritance ecosystem of “research-education-production-application” could be created. Conclusion The systematic inheritance scheme proposed in this article not only elucidates clear phases and feasible routes for the survival of BTPM, but also helps promote its sustainable transformation from an endangered heritage to an active resource in modern traditional Chinese medicine.

Key words: Beijing-School Traditional Processing Methods, Historical Evolution, Processing Techniques, Processing Excipients, Uniquely-Processed Products, Inheritance and Development