Objective: To summarize the research progress on chemical components

pharmacological actions and clinical utility of Herba Aconiti Ponka. Method: Literatures about Ponka in plenty of scientific journals and books were referred to

and the progress of the chemical components

pharmacological actions and clinical utility were summarized. Result: Up to now

the chemical components isolated from Ponka mainly included 22 alkaloids

3 flavonoids and 35 volatile oils. Pharmacological references showed that it exhibited various biological effects e.g. anti-inflammation

antivirus and anticancer. Clinical references showed that it is mainly used to treat influenza

pneumonia

hepatitis

common inflammation

as well as virus infection. Conclusion: It's not enough in the study of Ponka. In the future

we should focus on the chemical compositions

effective fractions and compounds

and the mechanism of actions and toxicology of Ponka

so that we can provide references and basis for the further application and exploitation for new drug development.