Objectives：In this study, we surveyed papers about Oriental herbal medicines(prescriptions and herbs) for dementia. Method：We collected 64 research papers on Oriental herbal medicines(prescriptions and herbs) for dementia in the internet site OASIS using the keyword dementia. Then we analysed them according to year, research method, etc. Result & Conclusion：The absolute majority of research papers on Oriental herbal medicines(prescriptions and herbs) for dementia was experimental papers. And there were not enough clinical papers. In the future, we have to perform more studies such as RCT(Randomized Controlled Trial) and research papers on combined medication of the oriental and the western medicines for dementia.