Sarcandra plants have a wide range of clinical uses and diverse chemical compounds. However, the main research has been concentrated on Sarcandra glabra (Thunb.) Nakai, and future research should explore the medicinal properties of other Sarcandra plants to expand their potential clinical applications. Meanwhile, the pharmacological activities of compounds from Sarcandra species need to be studied in greater depth and detail to provide an appropriate scientific basis for developing new drugs and natural product research.