防风为我国传统大宗药材，应用广泛。防风中的主要活性成分包括色原酮、香豆素、挥发油等。药理活性研究主要集中在解热、镇痛和抗炎等方面。对国内外近年来防风化学成分及药理作用方面的研究文献进行归纳阐述，并对今后的研究提出了几点思考和建议，旨在为防风的开发利用和深入研究提供理论参考。

Saposhnikovia divaricate, a kind of traditional medicinal herbs, is widely used in China. The chemical composition of S. divaricate is very complicated, whose main active substances are ketone, coumarin, volatile oil and other ingredients. The pharmacological activities of S. divaricate are mainly concentrated in the antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and other aspects. In this paper, the literatures on the chemical composition and pharmacological effects of S. divaricate at home and abroad are summarized, and some suggestions are put forward for future research. The aim is to provide theoretical reference for the development and utilization and in-depth study of S. divaricate.

国家中药标准化项目（ZYBZH-C-GD-08，ZYBZH-Y-ZY-45）；国家公益性行业（农业）科研专项（201303111）；吉林省科技厅科技引导计划项目（20160414008GH）