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
Pinyin Lián Qiáo Alias Hàn Lián Zǐ (旱连子) (“Discussion on Medicinal Properties”), Dà Qiáo Zǐ (大翘子) (“Tang Materia Medica”), Kōng Ké (空壳) (“Compendium of Chinese Medicine”). Source “Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica” Origin The fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, belonging to the Oleaceae family. The fruit is harvested when it is immature or fully … Read more
Ants move houses, little by little they build mountains; TCM popular science, accumulating little by little. “Ant TCM” aims to popularize TCM knowledge, Let your health and wellness be like divine assistance! Written by: Pan Jiyang, Associate Professor, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine “Playing the lute under the Huang Lian tree—finding joy in bitterness,” “First … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is the dried rhizome of the plant from the family Ranunculaceae. Due to its rhizome resembling a chicken’s foot, it is often referred to as “Chicken Claw Lian.” Since ancient times, the most notable impression people have of Huang Lian is its extremely bitter taste, making it difficult to swallow. Indeed, … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis) 【Source】Dry rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), Sanjiao Ye Huang Lian (Coptis deltoidea), or Yun Lian. 【Properties and Channels】Bitter, cold. Enters the Heart, Liver, Stomach, and Large Intestine channels. 【Characteristics】This herb is extremely bitter and cold, clearing heat and drying dampness, with strong medicinal properties. It primarily enters the … Read more
. Clearing Heat and Drying Dampness · Purging Fire and Detoxifying Basic Information Source 【Source】This product is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huanglian (Coptis chinensis Franch.), Sanjiao Ye Huanglian (Coptis deltoidea C.Y.Cheng et Hsiao), or Yunlian (Coptis teeta Wall.). These three are commonly referred to as “Weilian”, “Yalian”, and “Yunlian” respectively. Harvested in … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) Source This product is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huang Lian, specifically Coptis chinensis Franch., Coptis deltoidea C.Y.Cheng et Hsiao, or Coptis teeta Wall. The three types are commonly referred to as “Wei Lian,” “Ya Lian,” and “Yun Lian.” Related Names Yuan Lian, Wei Lian, Ya Lian, Yun Lian, … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) Source This product is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huang Lian, Sanjiao Ye Huang Lian, or Yun Lian. The three types are commonly referred to as “Wei Lian”, “Ya Lian”, and “Yun Lian”. Related Names Huang Lian, Yuan Lian, Wei Lian, Ya Lian, Yun Lian, Ji Zhua Lian, Chuan … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is a traditional Chinese herb with a long history, whose medicinal value has been widely applied and passed down in ancient medicine to the present day. Huang Lian has the functions of clearing heat and drying dampness, as well as purging fire and detoxifying, … Read more