Abstract: Ginkgo biloba Linn. extracts and their preparations were primarily used in clinical treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease and pathological changes of central nerve system. In recent investigations, many compounds of G. biloba extracts have exhibited potent anti-tumor activities both in vitro and in vivo tumor model studies. In this review, the recent progress on the anti-tumor research of G. biloba derived polyprenols, polysaccharides and ginkgolic acids was introduced.

Key words: Ginkgo biloba extracts, anti-tumor effects, polyprenol, polysaccharide, ginkgolic acid