This paper summarizes the progress of studies on the basic biological characters, active compositions, health-protection functions and the application of phyllanthus emblica in order to make full use of this plant whose resources are rich in our country.

• 摘要对余甘子的生物学特性、化学成分、保健功能及其开发利用的研究进展进行了介绍，以推动开发利用我国丰富的余甘子资源。