Herb Name: Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) Aliases: Lian Ke, Huang Hua Tiao, Huang Lian Tiao Harvesting and Processing: Lian Qiao flowers and fruits after 3-4 years of planting. There are two types for medicinal use: “Qing Qiao” and “Lao Qiao.” Qing Qiao is harvested in early September when the fruit skin is still green and … Read more
1 Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), nourishes the liver, tonifies the lungs, descends rebellious Qi, disperses heat, nourishes blood, expels wind, quenches thirst, and clears summer heat, is a principal herb for sores. 2 Treats carbuncles, swellings, sores, and rheumatic toxins; Honeysuckle is indeed a crucial medicine. It can disperse toxins that have not yet formed, … Read more
Properties and Channels Bitter, slightly cold. Enters the Lung, Heart, and Small Intestine meridians.Functions and Indications Clears heat and detoxifies, reduces swelling and disperses nodules. Used for abscesses, scrofula, mastitis, erysipelas, wind-heat colds, initial stages of warm diseases, heat entering the nutritive level, high fever with thirst, delirium with rashes, and heat stranguria with urinary … Read more