Through consulting a large number of literatures, the research progress of ginseng polysaccharide was elaborated from the aspects of extraction, separation, purification and pharmacological activity. The clinical application of ginseng polysaccharide preparation was summarized to provide a theoretical basis for improving the production and development of ginseng polysaccharide, and laid a foundation for the application of ginseng polysaccharide in the field of Chinese patent medicine.