Abstract: As a well-known national medicine,Clerodendranthus spicatus has a long history medicinal in our country.It is rich in flavonoids,phenylpropanoids and terpenoids and other chemical components,with heat-clearing and dampness-removing,stone-removing diuresis,anti-inflammatory,antioxidant and antibacterial and other pharmacological activities,the authenticity of kidney tea is very important to the efficacy.This paper reviews the chemical composition,pharmacological activity and quality control methods of C. spicatus,in order to provide reference for the further study of the chemical composition and pharmacological activity of kidney tea and the detection of the quality of C. spicatus.

Key words: Clerodendranthus spicatus, chemical composition, pharmacological action, quality standard