Hirsutine,an indole alkaloid extracted from the traditional Chinese herb Uncaria,has exhibits diverse pharmaco-logical activities,including antihypotensive,antiinfective,and cardioprotection.In cervical cancer,breast cancer,colon cancer,and oth-er malignant tumors,hirsutine has effects on anti-tumor by regulating cell apoptosis,immune regulation and other pathways,laying the foundation for the application of hirsutine in the field of cancer therapy.This article reviews relevant literature both domestically and internationally to elucidate the research progress of hirsutine in anti-tumor therapy,providing new ideas and strategies for cancer treat-ment.