本文介绍了国内外对中药蜘蛛香的生药学、化学成分、药理活性、组织培养、活性成分含量测定等的研究概况。蜘蛛香的化学成分有挥发油成分、环烯醚萜成分 (包括其酯和甙 )及其他一些成分。药理活性包括镇静催眠、抗菌、抗病毒、细胞毒、抗肿瘤和对循环系统的作用。活性成分含量测定包括挥发油 ,缬草素类成分 ,β -谷甾醇及总酸的测定。 This article describes the general situation of research on the pharmacognosy, chemical composition, pharmacological activity, tissue culture, and determination of active ingredients of Chinese herb spider aroma at home and abroad. The chemical components of spider aroma are volatile oils, iridoids (including esters and quinones) and other components. Pharmacological activities include sedative hypnosis, antibacterial, antiviral, cytotoxic, antitumor, and effects on the circulatory system. The determination of active ingredient content includes determination of volatile oils, valerianoids, beta-sitosterol and total acid.