What is Forsythia Fruit?
Article Content:
- .Basic Botanical Data of Forsythia Fruit.
- .Main Chemical Content.
- .Properties and Effects.
- .Actions and Indications.
- .Modern applications.
- .Cautions and Contraindications.
- .Part Used and Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations.
- .Indications and Combinations.
- .Research Update:Forsythia suspensa.
Indications and Combinations.
1. Febrile disease (a) exogenous pathogenic heat at the defensive qi level manifested as headache, fever, thirst and sore throat. Forsythia fruit (Lianqiao) is used with Arctium fruit (Niubangzi) and Mentha (Bohe); (b) exogenous pathogenic heat entering the pericardium manifested as high fever, irritability and loss of consciousness. Forsythia fruit (Lianqiao) is used with Rhinoceros horn (Xijiao) and Lotus seed (Lianzi).
2. Boils, carbuncles and furuncles. Forsythia fruit (Lianqiao) is used with Wild chrysanthemum flower (Yejuhua) and Honeysuckle flower (Jinyinhua).
3. Scrofula. Forsythia fruit (Lianqiao) is used with Prunella spike (Xiakucao), Scrophularia (Xuanshen) and Tendrilled fritillary bulb (Chuanbeimu).
4. Dosage: 6~15 g per day
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1.What is Forsythia Fruit?




