Jinyuoyang is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that is renowned for its efficacy overseas. In modern scientific research, the pharmacological effects of jinlanyang mainly include prevention of atherosclerosis and scavenging of free radicals, as it can increase peroxidase activity and thus has anti-aging effects; it has certain enhancement effects on immune function; it also has hypoxia tolerance and anti-stress effects; it also has certain effects on glucocorticoids; it also has laxative effects; and its effects on the reproductive system can be aphrodisiac. In addition, gold locust can also be anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-HIV protease.