目的 在禁抗的大背景下，为加快中兽药的“替抗”研发和应用，明确苦参等中草药添加剂的功能和作用机制。 方法 查阅相关文献、专利，对苦参的活性成分、生物学功能及其在动物生产中的应用进行归纳总结。 结果 苦参是传统中药之一，主要包括生物碱、黄酮、多糖等多种活性成分，具有抗氧化、抑菌、抗肿瘤、增强免疫等活性。在动物生产应用中，苦参可提高畜禽生产性能，增强机体抗氧化力、免疫力，提高抗病力，促进动物健康生长。 结论 苦参可作为抗生素替代品在动物养殖中具有极大的应用前景。

Objectives This article aims to review the biological functions of Sophora flavescens and its applications in animal production. Methods Refer to relevant literature and patents, and summarize the content of Sophora flavescens. Results Sophora flavescens is one of the traditional Chinese medicines, which mainly includes active ingredients such as alkaloids, flavonoids, polysaccharides, etc. It has antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-tumor, and immune enhancing activities. In animal production applications, Sophora flavescens can improve the production performance of livestock and poultry, enhance the body's antioxidant and immune capabilities, enhance disease resistance, and promote healthy animal growth. Conclusions Sophora flavescens has great application prospects as a substitute for antibiotics in animal husbandry.