The polyphenolic compounds in common edible flowers are mainly flavonoids and phenolic compounds. These polyphenolic compounds have the activities of antioxidant, antitumor, regulation of the cardiovascular disease, prevention of fibrosis, inflammation and diabetes. It was summarized the related researches on polyphenols in edible flowers at domestic and abroad in the present review, and this would provide reference for the development, utilization and research of edible flowers.