Abstract: The progress of experimental and theoretical work on bamboo leaves extracts was reviewed. Recently,some effective components were found in extracts of bamboo leaves,including flavonoids,polysaccharides,mineral elements and other components. The technology of extraction and purification of effective components from bamboo leaves were introduced. The biological activities of bamboo leaves extracts including antibacterial properties, antioxidant function and pesticidal function were highlighted. Some tentative conclusions are made about future short-term trends.