Hesperidin and hesperetin are two kinds of dihydroflavonoids from citrus species. They have mild action,wide anticancer spectrum and complex mechanism of action. This article reviews recent advances in anti-tumor,anti-oxidation,induction of tumor cell apoptosis,reduction of tumor cell material metabolism,and other anti-tumor pharmacological activities,confirming hesperidin and hesperetin. The preventive effect on malignant tumors suggests that it has a good development prospect in the prevention and adjuvan...