Abstract: Horseradish is perennial root herb belonging to Cruciferae and Armoracia. The main components are glucosinolate and its hydrolysis products, which have the function of anticancer, antibacterium,etc. Structural characters of glucosinolate and its hydrolysis products, separation methods, analysis methods and biological effects are reviewed in this paper.

Key words: Armoracia lapathifolia Gilib., glucosinolate, isothiocyanate