Abstract: Function components contribute to the health care functions and nutritional quality of Chinese jujube（Ziziphus jujuba Mill.），and its processing products. It is necessary to make a systematic study on this subject in order to get further understanding of Chinese jujube’s functional characteristics，offer useful information for developing functional food and improving the health care function of processing products. The major emphasis of this review is the related investigations at home and abroad on Chinese jujube’s functional components（such as flavonoids，three-terpene compounds，polysaccharides and cAMP）and health functions. Some research perspectives of Chinese jujube and its healthy foods were suggested with the purpose of providing useful information for the further development of Chinese jujube industry.

Key words: Ziziphus jujuba Mill., nutrient component, function component, health function, progress, commentary