Is Forsythia suspensa toxic? What are its effects and functions?

1. Is it toxic?

The real Forsythia suspensa has no toxicity and has high medicinal value, and is widely used in clinical practice. However, if you want to use it as medicine, you must use it under the doctor's instructions to avoid bad consequences and some side effects. It is not only medicinal, but also highly ornamental. The flowers are brightly colored, the flowers are beautiful, and the fruits are also beautiful. It is also widely used in flower beds and greening.

2. What are the effects and functions

1. Regulate blood pressure: It has the function of regulating blood pressure. It has a blood pressure-lowering effect on animals with high blood pressure, and can increase blood pressure in animals with low blood pressure. Because it can dilate blood vessels, improve blood perfusion and microcirculation, it can stabilize blood pressure.

2. Anti-allergic: It has anti-allergic effects and is used in allergic diseases. It can be used together with Kochia scoparia, Curcuma aromatica, and Cortex Moutan.

3. Antibacterial: It has good antibacterial effect. Because it contains antibacterial ingredients, such as volatile oils, forsythia phenol, forsythia glycoside A and other ingredients. Among them, forsythia glycoside A can be anti-fungal and volatile oil can inhibit influenza virus.

4. Clearing away heat and detoxifying: It has many functions and effects, the most important of which is clearing away heat and detoxifying. It is very effective for wind-heat colds and is usually consumed with honeysuckle. If used for sore throat, it is often used together with Isatis root.