Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao)

Alias:
Forsythia Fruit, Lian Qiao

Properties:
Acrid, Bitter, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

• Forsythia (Lian Qiao) has the therapeutic effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and resolving masses, and cooling the blood to stop dysentery. It is commonly used to treat wind-heat colds, cough, sore throat, abscesses, and toxic sores.
• Modern research shows that Forsythia is rich in various natural compounds such as flavonoids, glycosides, and volatile oils, offering anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant, and blood sugar-lowering properties.
• Forsythia clears heat and detoxifies, and it is commonly used to treat upper respiratory tract infections caused by wind-heat, such as colds, coughs, and sore throats.
• It has inhibitory effects on various bacteria and viruses, making it useful for treating skin diseases, boils, and other infections caused by toxins.
• Forsythia also has the ability to cool the blood and stop dysentery, which is effective for treating diarrhea and dysentery caused by heat toxicity.
• Additionally, Forsythia can enhance immune function, has some anticancer and anti-allergic effects, and can help slow down aging and improve skin health.