Abstract: This article presents the survey results and literature review on the current status,research progress and future development of the agriculture of Mesona chinensis Benth in the province.The changes took place in the recent past on the planting area,output and market price of the crop,as well as the research on the resource,chemical constituents,breeding,cultivation and development trend of the agriculture,are discussed.This report could provide a basic reference for the management of the industry and further studies on M.chinensis Benth-related subjects.