This paper surveys the chemical constituents and analysis method of Forsythia suspense.Its chemical constituents include phenylethanoid glucosides,C6-C2 natural alcohols,lignans,flavonoids,terpenoids,alkaloids,etc.Its analysis method covers TLC,HPLC,GC-MS and molecular biology methods.Forsythia suspense,a Chinese traditional medition,will therefore have wide research and development prospect.