連翹
- ENG
- Weeping Forsythia Capsule
- LATIN
- Forsythiae Fructus
| Medicinal Group | Heat-clearing and detoxicating medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried fruit of Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl (Fam. Oleaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | bitter; slightly cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Heart, Lung, Small intestine |
| Actions | To remove heat toxin to disperse swelling, and eliminate nodulation |
Family
Oleanacea
Part used
Fruit
Indications
Carbuncles, boils, lymphadenitis, mastitis, erysipelas; upper respiratory infection; febrile diseases at the early stage and at the stage with high fever, thirst, delirium and maculation; acute urinary infection with oliguria
Research Findings
- Bofu-tsusho-san (consisted of Forsythiae Fructus) could be a useful herbal medicine in treating obesity with impaired glucose tolerance.[1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Hioki C, Yoshimoto K, Yoshida T. (2004). Efficacy of bofu-tsusho-san, an oriental herbal medicine, in obese Japanese women with impaired glucose tolerance. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. , 31(9):614-9.
