Abstract: Genus Lysidice (Fabaceae) which belongs to Leguminosae, consists of two species, Lysidice rhodostegia Hance and Lysidice brevicalyx Wei.They are widely distributed in the south and southwestern parts of China,such as Guangdong,Guangxi,Yunnan and Guizhou Provinces,and in Chinese folk medicine,their roots have been used for the treatment of pains,fracture and hemorrhage.During the previous studies on bioactive constituents from the Genus,phloroglucinols,flavonoids,stilbenes,triterpenes and lignans had been detected.These components were proved to have a wide range of pharmacological effects including anti-oxygenation,hemangiectasia,anti-arrhythmia,analgesia, etc.This paper summarized the chemical components and pharmacological activities of Genus Lysidice plants by consulting the existing literatures over the past decade.It was in order to provide a reference for further research and development of this Genus.

Key words: Lysidice, chemical component, pharmacological activity