Abstract: Lindera aggregata was the dryroot tubers of Lauraceaelindera,the chemical composition of L.aggregata includes furan sesquiterpene and lactone,volatile oil,flavonoids,isoquinoline alkaloids etc.,mainly with antibacterial,anti-virus,anti-inflammatory analgesic,anti-tumor,anti-oxidation and other pharmacological activities.Moreover,L.aggregata showed regulatory and protective effects on the digestive system,cardiovascular system,diabetic nephropathy,liver and central nervous system,etc.This paper reviewed the chemical composition and pharmacological effects of L.aggregata in the last ten years,through collecting and searching literatures,so as to provide a reference for the comprehensive development of L.aggregata.

Key words: Lindera aggregata, chemical composition, pharmacological effects, research progress