秦巴山区共有五味子（Kadsura Juss．和Schisandra Michx．）10种1变种，分布广，资源丰富。五味子果实营养物质丰富，蛋白质、氨基酸、矿质元素的含量明显高于苹果、梨、柑桔。尤其是果实中富含超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）和木脂素，具有保健作用，颇有开发利用价值。

There are altogether 10 species and 1 variety of Kadsura Juss. and Schisandra Michx.in Qinling Bsshan Mountain Areas, with a wide distribution and rich resources. The fruits of Kadsura and Schisandra are rich in nutrients, with a higher content of protein, amino acids and mineral elements than those of apple, pear and orange. Particularly, the fruits have lignan and superoxide dismutase (SOD), which have a good effect on health, and are worth exploiting and utilizing.