Prinsepia utilis Royle, a plant native to China and the Himalayan region, remains underutilized despite its potential applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. This review examines the phytochemical composition and associated biological activities of P. utilis, underscoring its value as a multifunctional resource. The plant contains phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, terpenoids, and γ-hydroxynitrile glucosides, which demonstrate diverse biological effects, includi