The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao: Clearing Heat, Detoxifying, Dissipating Nodules, and Reducing Swelling
Lian Qiao Lian Qiao, a traditional Chinese medicinal material, is the fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl, belonging to the Oleaceae family. The fruit is harvested when it is immature or fully ripe. The immature fruit is steamed and dried while still green, and is referred to as “Qing Qiao”; the fully ripe … Read more