Abstract: Chinese torreya (Torreya Grandis), which grows only in China, is akind of tree of economy. It possesses an unique fragrancy. Torreya nut isnourishing and could be used for medicine. Using GC/MS, we have analyzedthe extract and essential oil abstracted from the whole nut. Some data nowpresent to meet the need of the application to cultivation, production andsynthesis.