Based on the related literature both domestic and abroad

this paper summarized the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Amorpha fruticosa in order to provide the reference for the further study of A. fruticosa. We found that A. fruticosa contained a variety of flavonoids

polyhydrostilbenes and volatile oils etc.

which showed various activites including anti-tumor

protecting liver

insecticidal activity

antimicrobial activity

and so on. Herein

we had made some progress on its chemical constituents and pharmacological actions. However

its effective constituents and mechanism of actions have been lack of research. The futher research will be helpful to the development of new medcines and the utilization of plant resources sufficiently.