Abstract: Urginea maritima is one of the commonly used botanicals for the treatment of various diseases and has been used clinically to different ailment such as cough,edema,indigestion and pains.Its main chemical components include triterpenoids and flavonoids,which have anti-heart failure,anti-asthma, diuretic, eliminating phlegm and antiasthmatic effects,anti-tumor,anti-viral anti-bacterial,anti-inflammatory antioxidant,insecticide and other biological activities.At present,the pharmacological actions of Urginea maritima mainly focus on anti-heart failure,anti-tumor and anti-asthma.However,there are few studies on the specific pharmacodynamic material basis,mechanism of action and corresponding structure-activity relationship.This paper reviews the main chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Urginea maritima,and provides a reference for the further development and utilization of Urginea maritima.

Key words: Urginea maritima, chemical components, bioactivty