C.Z.Tang et S.J.Cheng: A Review of Its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology.

, a traditional medicinal and food homologous plant, belongs to the family Orchidaceae and has a long history of medicinal use. It is reported that the stem of has a variety of bioactive ingredients such as polysaccharides, flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, phenols, etc. These bioactive ingredients make remarkable for its pharmacological effects on anti-tumor, immunomodulation, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and anticataract activities. In recent years, its rich pharmacological activities have attracted extensive attention. However, there is no systematic review focusing on the chemical compositions and pharmacological effects of . Therefore, the present review aims to summarize current research on the chemical compositions and pharmacological activities of . This study provides valuable references and promising ideas for further investigations of .