重楼属Paris隶属于百合科（Liliaceae），全世界共有24个种，我国有19个种，分布于云南、贵州、四川等西南地区。其主要化学成分有甾体皂苷类、黄酮类、三萜类、脂肪酸类等，具有抗肿瘤、抗菌、止血、驱虫等药理作用。总结了重楼属植物系统分类、化学成分和药理作用的研究现状，以期为该属植物的进一步研究提供参考。

The genus Paris L.(Family Liliaceae) concerns 24 species all over the world,and 19 species are native to China especially in the southwest of China.Steroid saponins,flavonoid,triterpenes,and fatty acids are the major bioactive components in the plants of Paris L.Moden pharmacological researches demonstrate that the plants in this genus have many biological activities,such as antitumor,antibacterial,hemostatic,anthelmintic effect,etc.In this paper,the systematic classification,chemical constituents,and pharmacological effects of plants in Paris L.have been summarized.It may provide the reference for the further studies of this genus.

国家自然科学基金资助项目（81460584）；农业部公益性行业科研专项（201303117）