Forsythia Suspensa Herb vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Forsythia Suspensa Herb

Forsythia suspensa

Antimicrobial

Origanum Minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Forsythia Suspensa Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Origanum Minutiflorum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

TCM herb paired with honeysuckle for clearing heat, treating infections, and supporting immune response in febrile conditions.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

Active Compounds

forsythoside A, phillygenin, phillyrin, rutin

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Traditional Uses

heat and toxin clearing in TCM paired with honeysuckle, treatment of throat infections, antiviral immune support

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Modern Uses

antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

6-15g fruit or 500mg extract 3x/day

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

Contraindications

cold patterns - cold herb, pregnancy high doses

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Side Effects

GI upset in cold constitutions

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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