Abstract:Physalis pubescens L.is a unique resource plant with a long history as a medicinal resource and food.Physalis fruits are sour and sweet in taste，rich in nutrients including vitamin C，and have anti-inflammatory，antibacterial，anti-tumor activities.They have great market development potential.This paper reviews the byproducts of the processing of Physalis raw materials，such as fruit vinegar，wine and other processed enzyme，jam，dried fruit and others.The promising applications of Physalis resources were discussed.This paper should provide reference for further development and utilization of P.pubescens L.fruits as food and medicine，and for the sustainable development of the characteristic industries.