Forsythia fruits are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activity in the treatment of bacterial infections and upper respiratory ailments. They are commonly combined with honeysuckle flowers (lonicera) and other ingredients. Forsythia fruits are also reputedly used as a diuretic and cardiovascular tonic.
Forsythia Fruits
By: Elna Botes van Schalkwyk
Forsythia fruits are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activity in the treatment of bacterial infections and upper respiratory ailments. They are commonly combined with honeysuckle flowers (lonicera) and other ingredients. Forsythia fruits are also reputedly used as a diuretic and cardiovascular tonic.
Forsythia fruits are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activity in the treatment of bacterial infections and upper respiratory ailments. They are commonly combined with honeysuckle flowers (lonicera) and other ingredients. Forsythia fruits are also reputedly used as a diuretic and cardiovascular tonic.
