Torreya grandis,as an endemic species,has a long history of cultivation in China.At present,there are some researches on the chemical composition of Torreya grandis of seed and seed coat.However,other parts of Torreya grandis have not been well studied.The purpose of this study is to review the domestic and international literature on Torreya grandis over the past 30 years,and the chemical composition and pharmacological activity of different parts of Torreya grandis were systematically summarized,which will provide a reference for the comprehensive development and utilization of Torreya grandis.