Literature about Fructus Figustri Lucidi in the last decade was reviewed to provide a reference for further research and development. Seventy-five literatures were summarized according to chemical composition

pharmacological action

processing and quality control method. The main chemical components of Fructus Figustri Lucidi were terpenoids

flavonoids

phenethyl alcohol glycosides

volatile oils

phospholipids

polysaccharides

fatty acids

amino acids

and etc. It is reported that its main pharmacological effects were hepatoprotective

immune regulation

anti-atherosclerotic

anti-inflammatory

anti-aging

and etc. The main processing methods were steaming with wine

stewing with wine

stir-frying with salt-water

steaming with vinegar. Chemical composition and pharmacological effects were influenced by the processing method. TLC and HPLC were adopted as the main QC method. Fructus Figustri Lucidi was reported as one herbal tonic

which had significant pharmacological effects on degenerative disease

especially on the old. As one effective edible herbs

Fructus Figustri Lucidi should be studied comprehensively. In addition

ingredients of different polarity should all be taken into account in the further study.