Abstract: In order to explore the impact of the practical teaching mode on the teaching effectiveness of identification of Chinese traditional medica and to cultivate talents that meet the needs of corporate positions, the paper took the case of easily confusable herbs including cinnamomi cortex and magnolia officinalis cortex and designed a teaching plan based on the concept of the practical teaching mode. By comprehensively using practical teaching, participatory learning, and group cooperation, the outcomes showed that the practical teaching mode is of great significance in the traditional Chinese medicine identification course. It can improve the quality of teaching, stimulate students'enthusiasm for learning, promote the cultivation of students'vocational thinking and application ability, and helps vocational colleges to cultivate applied and skilled professionals.

Key words: Identification of Chinese traditional medica, Practical teaching model, Applied, Skilled, Professionals, Practical competencies