The medicinal plants of the Cayratia genus have pharmacological effects such as antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,analgesic,anti viral,antioxidant,anti-tumor,and hypoglycemic effects.They aer commonly used to treat carbuncle,scabies,mumps,erysipelas,etc.Chemical components such as flavonoids,steroids,lipids,and volatile oils have been isolated from this genus of plants.This article summarizes the chemical components and pharmacological activities,which can provide referen...