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Lian Qiao (Forsythia) is the fruit of the plant belonging to the Oleaceae family. It contains a large number of phenolic compounds, natural saponins, and flavonoids, making it an outstanding medicinal herb. Its primary function is to clear heat and detoxify, and it can be used for the treatment of various diseases. Its medicinal value is particularly high; to learn more, let’s explore together.
The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao
This medicinal herb has a bitter taste and a cold nature, entering the Heart (Xin) and Lung (Fei) meridians. It possesses multiple functions, including clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dissipating nodules, as well as dispelling wind and clearing heat. It can be used for treating wind-heat colds, fevers, irritability, and headaches. Additionally, it can be taken in appropriate amounts for acute nephritis or jaundice to help improve the condition quickly.
Medicinal Value of Lian Qiao
1. Treatment of Breast Abscess
Lian Qiao can soften hardness and dissipate nodules, making it a common remedy for breast abscess. When needed, combine Lian Qiao with Dandelion (Pu Gong Ying) and Fritillaria (Chuan Bei Mu), each taking 6 grams, and decoct with water. After boiling, take the liquid directly once a day.
2. Treatment of Mouth and Tongue Sores
Lian Qiao can clear heat, detoxify, and kill bacteria. It can be used for treating mouth and tongue sores. For treatment, combine 15 grams of Lian Qiao with 9 grams of Phellodendron (Huang Bai) and 6 grams of Licorice (Gan Cao), decoct with water to extract the medicinal liquid, and gargle with it multiple times a day to alleviate pain from mouth sores quickly.
3. Treatment of High Fever in Children
Lian Qiao has a certain antipyretic effect, making it suitable for children with high fevers. For treatment, combine equal parts of Lian Qiao, Saposhnikovia (Fang Feng), Licorice, and Gardenia (Shan Zhi Zi), grind into a fine powder, and take 6 grams with an appropriate amount of water to decoct. After removing the dregs, give the decoction to the child. Clinically, Lian Qiao can also be used for treating sore throat; decoct it with water, and after boiling, add honey for flavor before consumption.
Lian Qiao is bitter and cold, capable of dissipating pus and toxins, and is effective for conditions of heat and swelling.
It is the fruit of the deciduous shrub Lian Qiao, found in Northeast China, North China, and the Yangtze River basin to Yunnan. Both wild and cultivated varieties exist. The immature fruit harvested before the White Dew (Bailu) is called Qing Qiao, while the fully ripe fruit harvested before the Cold Dew (Hanlu) is called Huang Qiao, with Qing Qiao being the preferred choice.
Taste and Properties: Bitter in taste, slightly cold in nature. It enters the Lung (Fei), Heart (Xin), and Gallbladder (Dan) meridians.
Main Functions: Clears heat and detoxifies, dissipates nodules and reduces swelling. Used for heat diseases with thirst, rashes, carbuncles, and external wind-heat colds.
Dosage: 6-15 grams.
Clinical Application: Lian Qiao is a sacred medicine for sores, with a light and floating quality that clears the heart and cools the upper jiao. Therefore, it is a key medicine for treating sores, carbuncles, and the initial stages of wind-heat.
Folk Prescription 1: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media
Take 150 grams of raw Lian Qiao, add water and decoct twice until the liquid is concentrated to 100 ml. After filtering, add 30 grams of Alum (Ku Fan) to dissolve, then filter again, and add 100 ml of Glycerin for later use. Method: First, use 5% hydrogen peroxide solution to clean the outer ear canal several times. After drying, instill 3-5 drops of this preparation. Use your hand to repeatedly press the ear to allow the liquid to enter the middle ear, instilling 3-4 times a day.
Folk Prescription 2: Psoriasis
Combine 400 grams of Lian Qiao with 300 grams each of Scutellaria (Huang Qin) and Isatis (Da Qing Ye). Prepare an injection solution, with each ampoule containing 2 ml (2 grams of raw herb), and administer 2 ml intramuscularly twice a day for 2 weeks to 2 months.
Folk Prescription 3: Purpura
Decoct Lian Qiao with water for internal use.
Folk Prescription 4: Intestinal Adhesions
Combine with Honeysuckle (Ren Dong Teng), Two Flowers (Er Hua), Dandelion (Pu Gong Ying), and Snakeberry (She Mei) for decoction.
Folk Prescription 5: Wind-Heat Cold
Prepare a nasal drop from Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan.
Folk Prescription 6: Acute Nephritis, Kidney Tuberculosis
Daily use of 30 grams of Lian Qiao, decoct with water until 150 ml, divided into 3 doses before meals. Reduce the dosage for children. Continue for 5-10 days, avoiding spicy and salty foods.
Folk Prescription 7: Retinal Vein Occlusion
Daily use of 35 grams of Lian Qiao, decoct and take in 3 doses before meals, with a treatment course of 27 days.
Folk Prescription 8: Oral Ulcers in Children
Combine Lian Qiao, Scutellaria (Huang Qin) 55 grams, Lithospermum (Zi Cao) 45 grams, Borneol (Bing Pian) 30 grams, and Corydalis (Yan Hu Suo) 40 grams, grind into powder and apply to the affected area, using 0.3 grams each time, 3-4 times a day, with a treatment course of 5 days.
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