Abstract:Flavonoids as a kind of bioactive substance，with antimicrobial activity and significant antioxidant activity to delay the lipid oxidation process，will be broadly applied in preservation of livestock and aquatic product.In the article，composition，bacteriostatic mechanism，bacteriostatic species，bacteriostatic dosage，usage of flavonoid compounds from different sources （ginkgo biloba leaves，bamboo leaves，propolis，sweet potato leaves，citrus）were reviewed.And their effects on the quality of livestock and poultry aquatic products were discussed，thus providing a theoretical basis for the future large-scale use.Finally，the future application trends of flavonoid compounds were prospected.