Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the curative effect of the therapy of promoting blood circulation to activate collaterals of traditional Chinese medicine on rheumatoid arthritis through mata analysis. Method: All the relevant domestic studies that have been published from 2000 to 2013 were searched. After evaluation, the eligible ones were subject to Jadad score and meta-analysis by software Rev Man 5.2.The publication bias was analyzed by funnel plots. Result: Totally 10 studies were selected and analyzed, with two in high quality while the others were low quality literatures by Jadad score. The comparision between traditional Chinese medicine (including traditional Chinese medicine in combination with western medicine) and western medicine was as following[OR=3.58, 95%CI(2.37, 5.42), Z=6.03, P<0.000 01]; and the comparison between traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine was as following[OR=4.66, 95%CI(2.38, 9.14), Z=4.48, P<0.000 01]. Funnel plots showed the credibility of meta-analysis. Conclusion: The therapy of promoting blood circulation to activate collaterals is useful for improving symptoms and effective to RA treatment.