forsythia
连翘lián qiáo · Forsythia suspensa
Category
clear Heat, relieve toxicity
Nature
cool
Taste
bitter
Meridians
Lung, Heart, Gallbladder
Dosage
6–15 g
in broth
Functions
clears heat, eliminates toxicity relieves knots and swelling dispels the wind and heat
Indications
feverish conditions accompanied by a high temperature abscesses, lymph nodes, swellings The onset of a cold caused by wind and heat
Contraindications
Cold-emptiness of the spleen abscesses caused by a cavity
Notes
"Node-Dispersing Herb": Clears heat and eliminates toxicity; traditionally paired with honeysuckle at the onset of a cold and for inflammation. Family: Olive family (Oleaceae) Part used: fruits Active constituents: furosemide, lignans
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.