To study the anti-osteoporosis applications and mechanisms of Herba Epimedii and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi with the collation and analysis of litertures. Herba Epimedii

Fructus Ligustri Lucidi and anti-osteoporosis as the subject headings are used to screen litertures in the last five years by CNKI and Pubmed

and then make an overview of anti- osteoporosis effects of Herba Epimedii and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi. This anticle summarizes the clinical application reports of anti-osteoporosis by Herba Epimedii and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi

and analyzes the progress in the study of the mechanisms of anti-osteoporosis effect of the two herbs. Herba Epimedii and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi has made a significant effect in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

but the development of research is in its infancy

long-term efficacy of the compound preparation is inaccurate

and do not find the reports of the two herbs compatibility of anti-osteoporosis. So research on compatibility of the two herbs in the anti-osteoporosis has broad prospects.