The properties of Melicope pteleifolia(M. pteleifolia) are defined as bitter-
cold nature, and it is a widely used in traditional Chinese medicine in China. The
pharmacological effects of M. pteleifolia comprised of anti-inflammatory, antipyretic,
antibacterial and anti-viral. Through philological research, the main active ingredients
are of M. pteleifolia are volatile oils, alkaloids, flavonoids, chromene and coumarins.
This article summarizes the main active components and pharmacological effects in
recent ten years, which can provide reference to the further research of M. pteleifolia.