Pterocephalus hookeri Hoeck.， a commonly utilized Tibetan medicinal material， exhibits a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities and plays a crucial role in numerous Tibetan medicine compound formulas. Modern research has identified that the primary chemical constituents of P. hookeri possess diverse pharmacological effects， indicating promising prospects for its development. This review aims to summarize the main biological functions and chemical compounds of P. hookeri based on relevant domestic and international literature. The paper highlights key chemical components such as iridoids， flavonoids， triterpenoids， and phenylpropanoid compounds. These compounds demonstrate various pharmacological activities， including anti?inflammatory and analgesic properties， immunomodulation， antiviral effects， anti?aging benefits， cardiovascular protection， anticarcinogenic properties， and regulation of blood sugar and lipid， thereby contributing significantly to the treatment of human diseases.