The efficacy and function of Forsythia suspensa root

As we all know, Forsythia root is a very common medicinal material with many years of history. It can also treat many diseases. Let us learn about the medicinal value of Forsythia root.

[Other name] Lianyan (Treatise on Febrile Diseases)

[Source] It is the root of Forsythia suspensa of the Oleaceae family.

[Nature and flavor] "Tangye Bencao": "cold in nature, bitter in taste."

【Function and indication】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Treats colds with stagnant heat and jaundice."

[Additional prescription] For treating typhoid fever with internal blood stasis and heat, the body will turn yellow: 2 liang of ephedra (without the nodes), 2 liang of lianqian (root of forsythia suspensa), 40 almonds (peeled and tip removed), 1 liter of red bean, 12 jujubes (split), 1 liter of raw catalpa bark (cut), 2 liang of fresh ginger (cut), 2 liang of licorice (roasted). Use one dou of water to boil ephedra first, then boil it again, remove the foam, add other herbs, boil until three liters are left, remove the residue, divide into three portions and take warm, and finish in half a day. (Ma Huang Lian Qian Chi Xiao Dou Tang from Treatise on Febrile Diseases)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Ben Jing Feng Yuan".

The above is a brief introduction to Forsythia root. Through this we can understand that Forsythia root contains a variety of nutrients, which are very effective in treating and preventing some diseases. In daily life, everyone can eat it under the guidance of relevant people.