Forsythia suspensa
TCM heat-clearing herb — partner of Jin Yin Hua in Yin Qiao San (Silver-Forsythia Powder), Chinas most used cold formula. For early-stage wind-heat: sore throat, fever, and headache. Contains forsythin (antiviral). Take at FIRST sign of cold for best results.
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Very safe. GI upset in cold constitutions.
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