Dendrobium huoshanense is well known for the effects of benefiting stomach, promoting fluid production, clearing heat, and nourishing Yin. Modern pharmacological studies have demonstrated the anti-tumor, blood glucose-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and liver-protecting effects of D. huoshanense. With the deepening of research, the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of D. huoshanense have attracted much attention. This article reviews the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of D. huoshanense. According to the concept of quality marker(Q-marker), this article predicts the Q-markers of D. huoshanense from multiple aspects, such as plant phylogeny and origin, correlations between chemical constituents and pharmacological effects, component testability, and cultivation patterns. It is expected to provide a scientific basis for resource development and quality control of D. huoshanense.
Keywords: Dendrobium huoshanense; chemical constituents; pharmacological effects; quality marker.