The origin of Erzhi pills and pharmacological effects were reviewed and analyzied.The ancient medical literatures and CNKI database were studied

the origin of Erzhi pills and pharmacological effects of the new progress were summarized and classified.It was indicated that it might derive from Fushou Jingfang of the Ming dynasty.Modern pharmacological studies have shown that it can be used in liver protection

liver fibrosis

anti-aging

immune function regulation

shortening the coagulation time

improving blood rheology

inhibiting rumor

increasing intelligence

anti-inflammatory

decreasing blood sugar

resisting fatigue.In recent years

study on the liver protection has more reports

other pharmacological effects

for instant the kidney Yin

need to be strengthen.Related animal model need to be established.It is suggest that further mechanism research

pharmacokinetic and metabolomics research should be proceeded.Material basis of therapeutic effects should be cleared in order to provide a basis of clinical application and further development.