Cornus officinalis is a warm temperate positive tree species.Its medicinal value mainly lies in its flesh,which contains a large number of substance elements needed by the human body and a variety of bioactive substances,and has pharmacological effects such as anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,anti-diabetes,immune regulation,neuroprotection and cardiovascular protection.In this paper,the health characteristics,phytochemistry and active substances of Cornus officinis were reviewed,and the development of Cornus officinis as a functional medicine and food was emphasized,in order to provide a new idea for opening up a new market.