Abstract: The gegus of Euscaphis belongs to the family of staphyleaceae,and mainly distributed in East Asia and Southeast Asia,China has two species.The plants belong to this genus have abundant chemical compositions,including esters,terpenes,flavonoids,etc.,and they have a wide range of pharmacological activities,such as anti-inflammatory,anti-liver fibrosis,anti-oxidation and so on.In this paper,we review the chemical compositions and pharmacological activiies of this genus,in order to provide reference for in-depth research and development.

Key words: Staphyleaceae, Euscaphis, chemical constituent, pharmacological activity, research progress