Abstract
In this paper, the relevant information on chemical constituents and quality evaluation of Spina gleditsiae were retrieved and summarized. Modern studies show that Spina gleditsiae mainly contains flavonoids, phenols, triterpenoids, coumarins, sterols, lactones, organic acids and other compounds. Then the quality evaluation methods of Spina gleditsiae were introduced. In the future research, it is necessary to explore the extraction and separation technology of its chemical constituents and active constituents, and establish appropriate models to promote its development and application. It provides a reference for the further establishment of scientific and reasonable studies on the effective components of Spina gleditsiae.