Objective:To summarize the technologies on the extraction and purification of diterpenes compounds in recent ten years

the prospects of new technologies are discussed.Methods:Refer to the correlation literature about extraction and purification of diterpenes compounds.Results:At present

the commonly technology includes circumfiuence

maceration and percolation et.New technologies such as ultrasonic extraction technology

supercritical fluid extraction(CO2)

microwave supercritical fluid extraction

sub-critical water extraction

extraction process with the aid of β-cyclodextrin(EPAC) are also used.The purification technologies have organic solvent extraction

adsorption chromatography

macroporous resin adsorption

high-speed counter current chromatography(HSCCC) et.Conclusion:The extraction and purification of diterpenes compounds will become higher efficient

saving energy and environmental protection with the new technologies are used in practice.