Abstract:Gastrodin is a phenol g1ucoside,It was obtained from Gastrodia elata Blume .(Orchidaceae) and synthdized by Chow Jun etc.The authors report on the sedative and anticonvulsant effects oof synthetic gastrodin and its genin as follows.From the above findings, synthetic gastrodin and its genin might be a safe sedative drug used for treatment of neurasthenia mental hyperexicitation,anxiety and inxomnia etc.