Achyranthes bidentata is listed as the top grade in the Shennong Herbal Classic.In recent years,domestic and foreign studies have confirmed there are many types chemical in A. bidentata,including steroids,triterpenoid saponins,polysaccharides and essential oil,which have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects,immune regulation,anti osteoporosis and cardiovascular protection.Based on the plant′s phylogenetic relationship,the effectiveness of its chemical components,the detectability of its chemical composition and changes of chemical components after processing are made on the potential quality markers (Q-Marker) of A. bidentata.It was preliminarily predicted that achyranterone A, 25R-inokosterone,25S-inokosterone,oleanolic acid-3-O-β-D-(6′-butyl ester)-glucuronopyranoside,oleanolic acid-3-O-β-D-(6′-methyl ester)-glucuronopyranoside and hydroxyecdysone etc.can be potential quality markers of A. bidentata.This review aims to provide the scientific evidence for establishing the quality control and further studying its pharmacological effects of A. bidentata.