Abstract: Acanthopanax sessiliflorus Seem was the typical plants of the genus Acanthopanax in Araliaceae and its different parts have various edible and medicinal values. This paper summarized the research about the main active constituents(such as flavonoids,glycosides,lignans,volatile oil,et al.) in the roots,stems,leaves,fruits and related functions of Acanthopanax sessiliflorus. The paper also prospected for the development of Acanthopanax sessiliflorus and provided theoretical basis for future exploitation of it.