This paper reviewed the research progress of Baphicacanthus cusia(Nees)Bremek with 38 references,Alkaloids,flavonoids,organic acid,glycosides,steroids,pentacyclic triterpanoids,anthraquinones,amino acid and saccharide were isolated from Baphicacanthus cusia(Nees)Bremek.The pharmacological research indicated that they possess the resistance of diverse biological activities including anti-fungal,anti-bacterial,antitumor,antiviral,anti-inflammation activities.