The efficacy and effects, side effects and contraindications of Forsythia suspensa

1. Efficacy and Function

1. Clearing away heat and detoxifying: Its main function is to clear away heat and detoxify. In many clinical cases, it is mostly used to treat wind-heat, and can relieve cough, headache, fever and other discomfort symptoms.

2. Protect the liver: It can also protect the liver. After consumption, it can help reduce transaminase, ensure that the content of ribonucleic acid and glycogen is within a normal range, and can effectively alleviate the phenomenon of liver cell necrosis.

3. Antibacterial: In addition, it has antibacterial effects, which can include typhoid Salmonella, cholerae, streptococci, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, etc. Because it contains forsythiaside A, volatile oil and forsythia phenol, it has a good antibacterial effect.

4. Regulate blood pressure: It can regulate blood pressure when taken properly. It can lower blood pressure in animals with high blood pressure and raise blood pressure in animals with low blood pressure. Because it can dilate blood vessels and improve blood perfusion, it has the effect of stabilizing blood pressure.

2. Side effects and contraindications

Although it has many benefits, it also has side effects. Be sure to use it under the doctor's instructions to avoid adverse consequences. It can easily lead to indigestion, diarrhea, etc. It is also easy to damage the liver and kidneys during the dietary treatment process, and occasionally there will be symptoms of liver toxicity. In addition, you may have an allergic reaction and develop a rash.