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Source of validity: Traditional
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Forsythia (Forsythia suspensa) is primarily known in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as "Lian Qiao" and has a long history of use. It is traditionally employed for its purported heat-clearing, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory properties, especially in the context of infections, fever, and skin eruptions. There is limited mention in classical TCM texts regarding its direct use for emotional sensitivity. However, some contemporary herbalists and integrative practitioners may include forsythia in formulations aimed at supporting emotional balance, based on the broader TCM principle that physical and emotional health are interconnected. The rationale is often indirect — by resolving "heat" or inflammation in the body, emotional disturbances such as irritability or sensitivity might also be alleviated. Despite this, there is no robust evidence in traditional sources that forsythia is specifically indicated for emotional sensitivity in the way herbs like chamomile or passionflower are in Western herbalism. There is also a lack of scientific studies investigating forsythia's effects on mood, emotional regulation, or psychological symptoms. Thus, its use for emotional sensitivity is primarily based on traditional principles that do not directly address the emotional domain, and the evidence supporting its use for this purpose remains weak.

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