Baijiu is Chinese national liquor with a long history. It is also a typical representative element of traditional culture and occupies an important position in the national economy. It meets people's needs for a better life not only from material， but also from the spirit. In view of this， the flavor and health benefits of Baijiu have always been the research focuses. This paper summarized the research methods， achievements and problems of Baijiu in two aspects of flavor and health efficacy in recent years， and put forward the future research directions. The aim was to provide a reference for the healthy development of Baijiu industry and even the whole liquor-making industry.