Abstract:Peach (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch) is an economically significant fruit tree whose fruit, leaves, flowers, and kernels are rich in diverse bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and saponins. Extensive research has demonstrated that these constituents exhibit significant health benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, and anticancer activities, providing a crucial scientific foundation for the comprehensive utilization and value-added development of peach resources. This review systematically summarizes recent advances concerning the types, distribution, extraction, and purification techniques of bioactive compounds derived from peach. Their functional activities and potential applications in combating oxidative stress, inflammation, cancer, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases are critically reviewed. Furthermore, detailed discussions on the future development of functional ingredients from peach are presented. This work aims to establish a theoretical basis for promoting the sustainable development and high-value utilization of the peach industry.