荆芥挥发油有多方面的药理功能，对医药行业有着巨大的开发潜力。本文综述了挥发油药理作用的研究进展情况，着重阐述了荆芥挥发油多种不同药理机制，以期为今后荆芥挥发油的开发和更深层次的研究作综合性的参考。

Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq essential oil has various pharmacological functions, showing enormous exploring potential for pharmaceuticals industry. The paper reviewed the current situation of pharmacological effects on essential oil in Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq. The pharmacological mechanism of the essential oil in Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq were discussed to provide references for development of essential oil in Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq .