This paper is a review of the studies of the taxology,the botanic characteristic,the chemical constituents,the pharmacological effects,and the exploiture and applications of Maca,an important pharmaceutical plant from Andes of South America.

• 本文对南美安第斯山区重要的药用植物玛咖 (Maca)的分类学、植物学特征、化学成分、药理作用及开发应用等方面的研究进展进行了综述 ,为研究和开发利用玛咖提供了依据。