Single Herbs

Category	Qing Re Yao 清熱藥
Sub Category	Qing Re Jie Du 清熱解毒
Name	Lian Qiao 連翹 Forsythia fruit
Grown	Northeast, north and central China.
Source	Dried fruit of Forsythia suspense Vahl.
Ingredients	Forsythin, Carotenoids, Oleanolic acid, Rutin, Betulinic acid, Forsythiaside
Pharma Effect	1) Diuretic effect: oleanolic acid has urination promotion effect. 2) Anti-anaphylactic effect: the herbal extract can reduce the liberation of anaphylactic antigen on intestines significantly in mice.
Properties	Bitter, slightly cold
Channels	Lungs, heart, gallbladder
Function	Clears heat, relieves toxicity, reduces edema and dissipates clumps.
Clinic Usage	For fever, early-stage febrile disease, headache, thirst and various sores, ulcers and toxic swellings.
Cautions
Dosage	6~15g
Storage	Store tightly sealed and store in a cool, dry place.