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Alias: Lian Qiao (连翘), also known as: Lian (连), Yi Qiao (异翘) (from Er Ya), Lan Hua (兰华), Zhi (轵), Zhe Gen (折根), San Lian (三廉) (from Ben Jing), Lian Cao (连草) (from Er Ya Guo Pu’s notes), Da Qiao (大翘) (from Tang Ben Cao), Huang Hua Gan (黄花杆), Huang Shou Dan (黄寿丹), Huang Hua … Read more
Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic” 【Pinyin Name】Lián Qiáo 【Aliases】Hàn Lián Zǐ, Dà Qiáo Zǐ, Kōng Qiáo, Kōng Ké, Luò Qiáo 【Source】Medicinal Material: The fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, belonging to the Oleaceae family. Latin Botanical Name: Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl [Syringa suspensa Thunb.] Harvesting and Storage: Lian Qiao flowers and fruits … Read more
Clickthe blue text to follow us Daily Herb Study Lian Qiao Clears Heat One Introduction to the Herb Also known as: Huanghuaguan, Huangshoudan. Taste and Properties: Bitter, slightly cold; enters the Lung, Heart, and Small Intestine meridians. Functions: Clears heat and detoxifies, reduces swelling and disperses nodules, disperses wind-heat. Category: Heat-clearing herbs – Heat-clearing and … Read more
Forsythia: A Good Medicine for Clearing Heat and Detoxifying Forsythia (Lian Qiao), a common and important medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). 1. Benefits and Uses of Forsythia 1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying The most prominent effect of Forsythia is its ability to clear heat and detoxify. It has significant therapeutic effects on symptoms … Read more
Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine, seeking help when ill Lian Qiao (Forsythia suspensa) is the dried fruit of the plant belonging to the Oleaceae family. The fruit is harvested in autumn when it is initially ripe and still green, impurities are removed, steamed, and dried, commonly referred … Read more
Holy Medicine for Sores—Lian Qiao —.Knowledge of Chinese Medicine.— In the Book of Songs, it is written: “A thousand steps of Lian Qiao are not stained by dust, the incense descends lazily painting the spring of the moth’s brow. With a sincere heart, I only wish for the blessing of the immortal, to heal the … Read more
Lian Qiao (Forsythia) Lian Qiao, also known as Lian Qiao (Lian Ke), Huang Hua Tiao, Huang Lian Tiao Hua, Huang Qi Dan, Qing Qiao, and Luo Qiao, is renowned for its effects in clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules, and dispersing wind-heat, earning it the title of “sacred medicine for sores.” The … Read more
Lian Qiao (Forsythia) G / Lian Qiao (Forsythia) Overview / Lian Qiao (Forsythia), the dried fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, belongs to the Oleaceae family. Also known as Huanghua Tiao, Lian Ke, Qing Qiao, Luo Qiao, and Huang Qi Dan, the fruit is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Its primary functions include … Read more
1 Herb Encyclopedia Lian Qiao (Forsythia suspensa): A deciduous shrub belonging to the family Oleaceae, Lian Qiao blooms in early spring before the leaves appear, producing fragrant yellow flowers that cover the branches, making it an excellent ornamental shrub. It can grow up to 3 meters tall, with branches that are clustered, yellowish, and arching … Read more
Liánqiáo (Forsythia fruit) is the fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2-4 meters tall. It flowers and bears fruit after 3-4 years of cultivation. There are two medicinal types: “Qīngqiáo” (green forsythia) and “Lǎoqiáo” (ripe forsythia). Qīngqiáo is harvested in early September when the fruit is still … Read more