冬凌草是一种颇具研究价值的药用植物,其有效活性成分冬凌草甲素、乙素具有多种药理作用,尤其是抗肿瘤活性。本文拟对其化学成分、药理作用和抗肿瘤分子机制研究方面作一综述,冬凌草的药用价值值得进一步研究、开发、利用。 Rubescens is a considerable research value of medicinal plants, the effective active ingredients Rubescensine A, B has a variety of pharmacological effects, especially antitumor activity. This article intends to make a review on its chemical composition, pharmacological action and anti-tumor molecular mechanism. The medicinal value of Rubescens should be further studied, developed and utilized.