Forsythia (Lian Qiao)
Forsythia suspensa
A classic TCM 'heat-clearing' fruit paired with honeysuckle for colds and sore throat.
Traditional use (tcm): A classic TCM 'heat-clearing' fruit paired with honeysuckle for colds and sore throat.
A classic TCM 'heat-clearing' fruit paired with honeysuckle for colds and sore throat.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A classic TCM 'heat-clearing' fruit paired with honeysuckle for colds and sore throat.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Generally mild; part of cold-and-flu formulas.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally mild; part of cold-and-flu formulas.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.