Forsythia Flower Tincture 1 oz bottle. 
Forsythia medicinal flowers and leaves are reported to be anti-inflammatory, bitter, astringent, antiobesity,  antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, laxative, diuretic, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective and tonic. Lignans and phenylethanoid glycosides are considered as the characteristic and active constituents of this herb, such as forsythiaside, phillyrin, rutin and phillygenin.
Forsythia is a bitter tasting and pungent herb, one of the 50 fundamental herbs in Chinese traditional medicine, used for clearing heat and detoxification in formulae for childhood fevers, acne and skin infections. The fruits have been used to treat fever, inflammation and other conditions. The leaves and twigs have been used in decoction to treat breast cancer. In Chinese traditional medicine the fruit is harvested in two forms, when green and starting to ripen (Qing Qiao) and when yellow and fully ripe (Lao Qiao). However in Europe we often see only the flowers and the leaves.
Indications and research
The flowers have broad spectrum antibacterial action, and can be used to help the treatment of acute infectious diseases such as colds and sore throat. The leaves are used in formulas to treat obesity and as an anti-inflammatory poultice for ulcerated glands or haemorrhoids. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of the seed contribute to the anticancer and neuroprotective properties attributed to the fruits. Research into the more widely grown garden plant Forsythia x intermedia has identified that the flowers and leaves are a potentially valuable source of active lignans of use in inflammatory diseases with excessive production of cytokines.
How To Take
Shake bottle well, open and squeeze the dropper bulb once.
Release the recommended serving (as per practitioner instructions ) into at least 2 oz. of water or juice.
The information presented here is in no way intended as medical advice or as a substitute for medical treatment. You should always consult with your physician or other health care professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, beginning any diet, nutrition or fitness plan or adopting any treatment for a health problem.