目的 为虎杖多糖的应用提供参考。方法 本文通过阅读文献，总结虎杖多糖的分离纯化、理化性质、结构鉴定和降血糖活性研究进展。结论 虎杖多糖的提取工艺还有待优化，理化性质和结构鉴定方法较为完善，具有较好的降血糖活性。

Objective To provide a reference for the application of Polygonum cuspidatum polysaccharides. Methods This study reviewed literature to summarize the research progress on the isolation and purification, physicochemical properties, structural identification, and hypoglycemic activity of Polygonum cuspidatum polysaccharides. Conclusion The extraction process of Polygonum cuspidatum polysaccharides requires further optimization. The physicochemical properties and structural identification methods have been well-established, demonstrating promising hypoglycemic activity.