The chemical constituents of starfish Asterias amurensis have been extensively studied in China.Some unique and new chemical constituents have been isolated from Asterias amurensis; they included saponins,sulfated sterols,amyloses,steroids,amino acids,etc.Many of them have anti-bacterial activities and hemolysis effects.We reviewed the related literatures published home and abroad,hoping to provide more evidence for further development of Asterias amurensis.