Post-COVID-19 symptom burden: treatment with Forsythiae Fructus

COVID-19 is a widespread illness that affects human life. Following infection, many patients may suffer long-term sequelae of COVID-19. Forsythiae Fructus is a popular herbal treatment for the common cold and flu. According to studies, the active components in Forsythiae Fructus have potent antiviral properties and can treat various diseases by influencing several pathways. This article explores the mechanism of action and effectiveness of the active components in Forsythiae Fructus for treating COVID-19 through a literature review and network pharmacology techniques, emphasizing their effects on sequelae. What is this summary about? COVID-19 is a disease that affects the lungs. Forsythiae Fructus is an herb traditionally used in Chinese medicine that has been used to treat infections of the lungs, so we discuss whether it could be used to treat COVID-19 symptoms.What were the results? We found evidence that this herb could be used to treat COVID-19 symptoms.What do the results mean? This implies that Forsythiae Fructus could be investigated as a potential option for treating COVID-19.