Snowdrop is an iconic early spring flowering plant of the genusGalanthus(Amaryllidaceae).Galanthusspecies (Galanthusspp.) are economically important plants as ornaments. Galanthus spp has gained significance scientific and commercial interest due to the discovery of Galanthamine as symptomatic treatment drug for Alzhiermer disease. This review aims to discuss the bioactivities ofGalanthusspp including anticholinesterase, antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer potential of the extracts and chemical constituents ofGalanthusspp. This review highlights thatGalanthusspp. as the exciting sources for drug discovery and nutraceutical development.