The role and efficacy of Forsythia

In our medicine, Forsythia suspensa has very good functions and effects. It has resistance and inhibitory effects on many diseases. The most common effect we hear is its antibacterial effect. It has inhibitory effects on many pathogens. It is slightly cold and a bit bitter. It is generally used as a traditional Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying, and can treat many diseases.

Forsythia belongs to the Oleaceae family. It generally grows on wild slopes in the mountains, but it is now cultivated in various places and is widely distributed in Yunnan, Shanxi, Jiangxi, Henan and other places. It has a very strong germination ability and reproductive vitality. It can quickly increase the number of branches and the replacement is very fast.

The efficacy and functions of Forsythia suspensa: Properties: bitter, slightly cold. It enters the lung, heart and gallbladder meridians. Forsythia has a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect, and has a strong inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Shigella dysenteriae, and has a certain inhibitory effect on other pathogenic bacteria, influenza virus, and fungi. Has anti-inflammatory effects. The oleanolic acid contained in this product has cardiotonic, diuretic and blood pressure lowering effects, and vitamin P can reduce vascular permeability and fragility and prevent hemolysis. The decoction has antiemetic and anti-liver damage effects. Clears away heat and detoxifies, reduces swelling and resolves stagnation, and dispels wind-heat. It is mainly used to treat carbuncle, ulcer, phlegm nodule, scrofula, exogenous wind-heat, initial stage of febrile disease, hot and painful stranguria, etc.

In addition to the above-mentioned effects and functions, it has many other values. Forsythia blooms before its leaves in early spring. It is very bright, playful and cute, with a light and pleasant fragrance. It is often used in landscaping and is very elegant. The flowers and unripe fruits of Forsythia suspensa also have the effect of beautifying the skin. Long-term use can reduce wrinkles and chloasma.