Objective: to summarize the studies on the chemical constituents of Prunella vulgaris. Method : collect all the literatures on the chemical constituents of P. vulgaris

then classify the compounds by their chemical structures and summarize the characteristics of different types. Result : Triterpene and their glucosides

nonsteroidal

flavone

coumarin are the main structure types of the compounds in Prunella vulgaris. Conclusion : The paper will lay a foundation for deepening the chemical study on Prunella vulgaris and improving the quality standards of P. vulgaris and its compound preparations.