Abstract:Objective: To develop the mechanism of improving protection function of prepared Cornus officinalis for liver and kidney and the biological activity of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(5-HMF).Method: Pharmacological and chemical studies were used to choose active part.A compound from active part was separated and appraised.To investigate his biological functions,pharmacological experiment was actualized.Result: A component was separated and identified.His is 5-HMF.5-HMF can protect human vein epidermal cell against H2O2 and glucose and inprove acute liver injury in mice.Conclusion: 5-HMF is the active component in prepared Cornus officinalis and substance basis for protecting liver and kidney.