The invention relates to a traditional Chinese medicine for treating scald, which is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 80-120 parts of japanese thirstle root, 450-550 parts of red lead, 1-3 parts of borneol, 4-6 parts of cacumen biotae, 4-7 parts of folium artemisiae argyi, 5-8 parts of cottonrose hibiscus flower and 6-10 parts of herba portulacae. All raw materials are crushed into powder and then packaged into a bag; and during use, the powder is blended into paste by using sterile water to be coated on a wound, and sterile cotton paper is covered on the wound and banded. The traditional Chinese medicine prepared by using the method can be used for treating the scald, is prepared from pure Chinese medicinal herbs, has no side effects after applying, can relieve pain, and has the advantages of high effect taking speed, good treatment effect and no scars for the scald without damage to hair roots after curing.