Abstract: The tree of Canarium album L. is a famous subtropical fruit tree, its fruits ( Canarium album L.) is not only rich in nutritional value, but also has a special flavor, it has been not only listed as a tribute as early as the Tang Dynasty, but also the first batch of China's Ministry of Health announced the food and drug use of species. So it contributes to promoting human health and it has gained more and more attention.In this paper, the nutritional components such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and the bioactive components such as polyphenols, flavonoids, triterpenoids, phenylpropanoids and volatile oils in Canarium album L.were summarized.The material foundations of Canarium album L.used as both medicine and food were summarized, and the shortcomings of current development and utilization of Canarium album L. resources was analyzed with the aim to provide a reference for further study, intensive processing, comprehensive utilization and products development with high added value of this resource.