Pharmacological effects: ursolic acid contained in heather has obvious stabilizing and cooling effects, and has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, and has inhibitory effects on yeast. The decoction has an excitatory effect on frog heart.
The red-leaved heather is the Rosaceae heather genus of hybrids collectively, for the evergreen small trees, plant height 4 to 6 meters, leaf leathery, long oval to obovate lanceolate, spring new leaves red, summer turned green, autumn, winter and spring show red, frost heavy color more than thick, low temperature color is better. It can be used as a street tree and pruned for landscaping. Heather is named for its bright red new shoots and young leaves. There are two common varieties, red Robin and red lip, of which the red Robin's leaf color is bright and eye-catching, better ornamental. In spring and autumn, the new tips and young leaves of the heather are flaming red, with brilliant and lasting color, and very lively. In the summer heat, the leaves turn bright green, giving people a fresh and cool feeling.