Objective: To study the relationship between soil nutrient elements and the content of geniposide. Method: The HPLC method and the correlation method of soil elements were used to determinate the content of geniposide and the 11 soil nutrient elements in 52 producing areas. The correlation analysis and the regression analysis were conducted to analyze the two test results. A path analysis was conducted to define direct effects

indirect effects and combined effects of nutrient elements on the content of geniposide. Result: The correlation analysis results showed extremely significant or significant relations among the nutritional elements. Three nutrient elements with statistical significance were selected by stepwise regression analysis

namely effective copper

effective manganese

and effective zinc. According to the path analysis

the order of the three nutrient elements in the comprehensive effect on the content of geniposide is effective copper

effective manganese and effective zinc

among them

effective zinc had an effect in negative correlation. Conclusion: Soil nutrient elements and the content of geniposide have a certain correlation. The results of this paper provide the relevant reference theory for guiding standardized cultivation and improving the quality of gardenia. However

as the growth process and quality of Gardeniae Fructus are affected by many factors

the comprehensive analysis on other factors shall be further studied.