Extraction of total flavonoids from fructus sophorae was investigated using reflux method.The antioxidation activity of the extract was evaluated in vitro by using methods of DPPH.,pyrogallol autoxidation and phenanthroline with V C as reference substance.The results showed that compared with the positive control V C,the flavonoids from fructus sophorae had stronger capacity of scavenging on O 2.,.OH,with IC 50 0.0127 mg/mL and 0.0160mg/mL respectively,but weaker capacity of scavenging on DPPH.,with IC 50 0.0192mg/mL.It was indicated that the flavonoids from fructus sophorae had certain antioxidant capacity.