Zhong Yao Cai. 1997 May; 20(5): 257-9.

[Herbological study of 4 Chinese herbs in Ardisia and "yiedihong"]

Qi Z, Yang H.

Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071000.

Herbological study are given to the original plants of "Zijinniu", "Pingdimu", "Xiaoqing", "Duanjiaosanlang" and "Yiedihong" recorded in the herbal books. The research shows that they are not the same plant with different names. Also, "Yiedihong" doesn't belong to Ardisia.