Zhong Yao Cai. 1998 Dec; 21(12): 601-5.

[Identification of crude drugs from genus Leonurus]

Chao Z, He B, Zhou X, Ma L.

Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032.

The structure in cross section of stem and lamina of 9 species and 1 variety from genus Leonurus, whose herb used as Yimu Cao, were reported. Diagnostic characteristics were listed out in a key for identification.