The formulation of effervescent tablets loaded with micronized powder of Caulis Dendrobii officinalis was optimized by single factor experiment and Box-Behnken design combined with response surface methodology with the qualities of the damp mass, granules and tablets as indexes. The optimal formulation was as follows: micronized powder of Caulis Dendrobii officinalis 44.5 %, anhydrous glucose 25 %, sodium bicarbonate 15 %, citric acid 15% and magnesium stearate 0.5 %. The granules were prepared after adding 95 % ethanol containing 7 % polyvido...