Any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus ilex usually having bright red berries and glossy evergreen leaves with spiny margins.

Any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Ilex, usually having bright red berries and glossy, evergreen leaves with spiny margins.

Tsing , one of the species in the Ilex genus, has been used in China as diuretic and remedy for sore throat, weight loss and hypertension.