Objective To investigate quality differences between Pollen Typhae and Pollen with staminate flower.Methods The comparisons were carried out on their description,micrology,total ashes test,ethanol-soluble extract and assay in Pollen Typhae.Results There existed significant difference between Pollen Typhae and Pollen with staminate flower.Conclusions Quality of Pollen Typhae is much better than that of Pollen with staminate flower.Quality control of Pollen Typhae in market should be done through various means.