Abstract
Genus Lilium is famous for edible and medicinal function which is related to its chemical constituents and pharmacological effects. Chemical researches showed that genus Lilium genus mainly contains steroidal saponins, polysaccharides, alkaloids and flavonoids. Pharmacological effects of Lilium include anti-tumor, hypoglycemic, antibacterial, anti-oxidation, anti-depression and anti-inflammatory. This paper summarized chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Lilium.