Objective: To review the progress of clinical application of the Chinese traditional medicine Astragalus membranaceus . Methods : The literature of Astragalus membranaceus were scanned and reviewe d. Results: Astragalus membranaceus had good efficacy in tre atment of the diseases of cardiovascular, urinary and digestive systems and canc er. The incidence of adverse reactions induced by it low. Conclusion: Astragalus membranaceus has broad prospects for exploitation and applicati on in modern medicine. \[