Aconite (Fu Zi), first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing, is named for its growth attached to the Aconitum (mother root). Therefore, it is generally considered that Aconitum is the mother root and Aconite is the child root. Aconite has the properties of reviving yang, supplementing fire to assist yang, dispersing cold, and eliminating dampness. … Read more
Coix Seed, also known as Yi Yi (薏苡仁), is the seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. mayuen (Roman.) Stapf, which belongs to the family Poaceae. It thrives in sunny and warm, humid climates, typically cultivated at altitudes below 1200 meters in flat or sloped areas. In China, it is mainly distributed in regions … Read more
— Issue 97 — Yiyiren (Coix Seed) SEMEN COICIS Introduction: The famous poet Su Shi from the Tang and Song dynasties wrote a poem: “Fubo rice with coix seed, the imperial pestilence is transmitted well. It can eliminate the poison of the five streams, but cannot save the harm of slander.” This describes the coix … Read more
Poria, also known as Fu Ling (Poria cocos) or Fu Shen, is a traditional Chinese herb widely used in Chinese medicine. Poria has various effects including strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach, promoting diuresis and reducing edema, calming the mind, and possessing anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating various diseases.Effects and Uses of … Read more
Dear friends, we meet again! Today, I will introduce to you the multifunctional uses of Lianqiao (Forsythia) Qingqiao and Laoqiao LIANQIAO Qingqiao and Laoqiao 连翘 (Lianqiao, Fructus Forsythiae) is a commonly used clinical herbal medicine, first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing. It is the dried fruit of the plant Forsythia suspense (Thunb.) Vahl, belonging … Read more
This product is the dried fruit of Forsythia suspensa, a plant from the Oleaceae family. It is primarily produced in Shanxi, Henan, Shaanxi, Hubei, and Shandong. The fruits are harvested in autumn when they are initially ripe and still green, impurities are removed, steamed, and then dried, commonly referred to as “Qingqiao”; when the fruits … Read more
The Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Forsythia (Lian Qiao), Dietary Restrictions, and Consumption Methods Forsythia, as a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb, possesses various functions such as clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules, and is widely applied in clinical practice and daily life. The following are the top ten main … Read more
The Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Forsythia, but Not for Everyone: Three Groups Should Avoid It! Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Forsythia 1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying, a Cold Remedy: Forsythia (Lian Qiao) is cool in nature and bitter in taste, entering the Heart (Xin) and Lung (Fei) meridians. It is the first … Read more
The Efficacy, Uses, Contraindications, and Nutritional Value of Forsythia (Lian Qiao) Forsythia, the fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, belongs to the Oleaceae family. It flowers and bears fruit 3-4 years after planting. There are two medicinal types: “Qing Qiao” (Green Forsythia) and “Lao Qiao” (Mature Forsythia). Qing Qiao is harvested in early September when … Read more
Lian Qiao Lian Qiao (Forsythia, Yi Qiao, Lan Hua, Gen Ming Lian Yao, Han Lian Zi, San Lian, Zhu Gen) Lian Qiao is the dried fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, which can be cultivated or found in the wild. It is primarily produced in Shanxi, Henan, Shaanxi, Hebei, and Liaoning provinces. The original plant … Read more