Herbs have been used by people for longer than we have been keeping written record. Originally they were found in the wild, by the gatherers and used for a lot of different things. They were used to flavour food, as a source of nutrition, as medicines. Kiwifruit is one of the superb fruit gifted by god to human being having composition of all the crucial phytochemicals and nutrients that are required for good health. Actinidia deliciosa is a sub-family of the genus Actinidia, which is also known as Chinese gooseberry, kiwifruit, yangtao, etc. in China, and consists of 55-60 species. Actinidia deliciosa fruit has been acclaimed for its native and medicinal values. It contains several phytoconstituents belonging to category of triterpenoids, flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, quinones and steroids. It has been used as mild laxative and a rich source of vitamins. Actinidia deliciosa has thereby recently acquired interest due to its attractive potential application in indigenous drugs. It contains high levels of bioactive compounds such as vitamin C, vitamin E, flavonoids, carotenoids and minerals. Kiwifruits show a wide diversity in size, shape, fuzziness, flesh and peel colour and flavour. The present review highlights a literature on taxonomical, botanical, phytoconstituents, and pharmacological discussion on Actinidia deliciosa.