Natural mineral water has become a green mineral resource with broad development prospects because of its unique drinking value and physiotherapy effect. In this paper, the classification of natural mineral water has been sorted out systematically from two aspects of drinking and physiotherapy. The research results and progress of human health effects of natural mineral water in recent years in geology, medical treatment, health and other industries have been comprehensively collected and summarized. The mechanism and health care function of trace elements are expounded. It has certain guiding significance for promoting the development and utilization of natural mineral water and guiding the choice of mass consumption.