Yi medicine has shown obvious anti-tumor activity in clinical application and scientific research,which is of great medical value.However,most Yi medicines are empirical drugs,and their specific efficacy and mechanism of action are still unclear.Further studies are needed to explore their potential value for better development and utilization.In this paper,several Yi medicines with anti-tumor activity are listed and their research status is reviewed.
Yi medicineAnti-tumorAnimal medicinePlant medicine