In this paper

the studies on the chemical composition

qualitative and quantitative analysis

pharmacological effects of Heterosmilax yunnanensis

H. chinensis and H. gaudichaudiana

medicinal plants of Heterosmilax

were reviewed. The mixed-up clinical application of Heterosmilax with Smilax was analyzed and summarized. For utilizing Heterosmilax plants fully and for providing scientific basis of Heterosmilax

the chemical composition

physical effectiveness and mechanism of actions need to be further researched

and to reduce mix-up Heterosmila and Smilax must be distinguished from the origin.