Herbal textural analysis on the Chinese drug xuancaogen
Zhang, T.J.
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 18(9): 515-517; 573
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 1001-5302 PMID: 8011103 Document Number: 409773
The results of herbal textural research showed that the original plants of Xuancaogen in ancient times were Hemerocallis fulva, H. fulva var. kwanso, H. citrina, H. lilio-asphodelus and H. minor. The cause of confusion about Xuancao, Lilu and Lucong was discriminated. The erroneous scientific names of Beihuanghuacai and Shexiangcao in contemporary literature were corrected. A suggestion that H. aurentiaca be supplemented as an independent specise was raised.