Forsythia leaves

Forsythia leaves

(Fujian Chinese herbal medicine)

[source] it is the leaf of Forsythia suspensa, a Verbenaceae plant. Please refer to "Forsythia suspensa" for details.

[collection] all year round.

[chemical constituents] the leaves contain chlorophyll, β - carotene, lutein and other carotenoids.

[flavor] sweet, slightly pungent, warm, with little poison.

Functions and indications: activating blood stasis and detumescence.

[prescription selection] 1. For the treatment of carbuncle, the fresh leaves of Forsythia suspensa and brown sugar were mashed and applied externally.

② Treatment of heavy bottom (plantar contusion, blood stasis or abscess): appropriate amount of Forsythia leaves, brown sugar, mash, heat and wet compress. (Fujian Chinese herbal medicine comes from nature and taste)