Advances in Research of the Active Ingredients and Application Study of Trifolium

[Objective] The aim was to provide theoretical basis for the exploitation and utilization of Trifolium. [Method] This paper introduced the main active ingredients、pharmacological effects and applications of Trifolium, and looked into research focus and direction in the future. [Result] The main active ingredient of Trifolium is leaves protein concentration, isoflavones, chlorogenic acid and volatile substance. [Conclusion] Trifolium resources in our country is abundant, which has been thought to be the most potential health food and new medical resources. It becomes research hotspot in the field of health food, biological medicine and related fields with its biological functions and pharmacological effects. We should strengthen the exploitation and utilization of Trifolium active ingredients apart from its forage function.