Abelmoschusmanihot，a dry corolla，is a flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae.The corolla is a compound containing flavonoids，reducing sugars，tannins and long chain hydrocarbons，etc.Flavonoids is the main active ingredient.This paper reviews research progress in the pharmacological activities of Abelmoschusmanihot from aspects of improving the kidney function，anti-inflammatory effect，antipyretic analgesic action，protecting cerebrovascular ischemic injury，promoting angiogenesis，hypoglycemic activity and anti-infection effect.