The dry overground part of Artemisia scoparia Waldst.et Kit. or Artemisia Capillaris Thunb. have the effect of clearing away heat and dampness,promoting gallbladder and retreating yellow.Their main chemical active components are coumarin,flavonoids,organic acids,volatile oil.It regulates the signaling pathway,affects the expression of related genes,proteins or cytokines,and exert antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,antioxidant and other pharmacological activities.Based on the research results reported in recent 30 years publications from Pubmed,Web of science and other databases,this review classified and summarized the chemical composition,pharmacological mechanism and clinical application of Artemisiae Scopariae Herba in detail,which can provide a rich theoretical basis for the rational development of Artemisiae Scopariae Herba.