Abstract: Garcinia oblongifolia,an arbor in the family Clusiaceae,is a famous medicinal plant in south China.The local people use it as herbal medicine for the treatment of indigestion,cacochylia,bleeding,periodontitis,stomatitis and reducing the fever.In total,120 compounds had been isolated from G.oblongifolia,including benzophenones,xanthones,triterpenes,steroids,etc.Benzophenones and xanthones are the main constituents in G.oblongifolia,distributing in different parts of the plant,which showed strong biological activities of anti-inflammatory,anti-virus,anti-cancer,etc.These years,most researchers were focusing on the chemical components of different parts and their activities,and to explore the main active ingredient.However,its active mechanism,biosynthetic pathway and product development need to be further explored.This review summarizes and analyzes the research results in recent 10 years,which may provide information for further research and development.

Key words: Garcinia oblongifolia, chemical constituent, pharmacological activity, research progress