Asian Journal
Of Traditional Medicines

The dried fruit of Forsythia suspensa (Oleaceae), also known as Forsythia, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its  heat-clearing and detoxifying properties. It is used to disperse nodules, reduce swelling, remove toxins, clear heat, and alleviate  wind-heat syndromes. It also has hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer, antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-obesity effects, as well as potential therapeutic effects on Alzheimer’s disease and diabetic nephropathy. It is used  to treat scrofula, mastitis, wind-heat common cold, and other ailments. The review summarizes the chemical constituents and  pharmacological effects of F. suspensa, aiming to provide a scientific foundation for its future development, research, and clinical  utilization.

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