Achyranthes consists of A.bidentata,Cyathula officinalis and A.aspera,which have complex and various chemical constituents and pharmacological effects.Saponins and sterones are the main constituents of Achyranthes,the research on Achyranthes has attrected wide attention.In this paper,the chemical constituents of saponins and sterones isolated from Achyranthes were classified,and its pharmacological effects and content determination of Achyranthes are reviewed in order to prov...