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
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
Lian Qiao (Forsythia), also known as Jin Zhong and Jie Gu Cao, belongs to the Oleaceae family. It is a commonly used medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with significant medicinal value, often utilized for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Below are some of the main efficacies and functions of Lian Qiao: … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us The Book of Songs states, “A thousand steps of Lian Qiao are not stained by dust, the fragrant incense lazily paints the spring of the moth’s brow. With a sincere heart, I only wish to bless the immortal, to heal the wandering and distant-minded people.” Lian Qiao is … Read more
“Lian Qiao, the name of the Chinese herb. Also known as: Luo Qiao, Huang Hua Tiao, Huang Lian Tiao Hua, Huang Hua Gan, Huang Shou Dan. It is the dried fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl, belonging to the Oleaceae family. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and … Read more
Lianqiao One Forsythia suspensa One 千步连翘不染尘, 降香懒画蛾眉春。 虔心只把灵仙祝， 医回游荡远志人。 ——《诗经》 ✦ Introduction Lianqiao (Forsythia suspensa) belongs to the Oleaceae family, Forsythia genus Distribution in China: Widely distributed, Lianqiao is native to the central and northern regions of China, primarily found in the central and eastern Qinling Mountains and the western foothills of the Taihang Mountains, … Read more
Lian Qiao (Latin name: Forsythia suspensa): A deciduous shrub belonging to the Oleaceae family. Lian Qiao flowers before the leaves in early spring, producing fragrant, delicate yellow flowers that cover the branches, making it a beautiful ornamental shrub. It can grow up to 3 meters tall, with clustered branches that are yellow and arching downwards, … Read more
【Basic Introduction to Huang Lian】 Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) clears heat and dries dampness, drains fire and detoxifies. It has pharmacological effects such as antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, and lipid-lowering properties. Huang Lian is also known as Wei Lian, Chuan Lian, Ji Zhua Lian, Wang Lian, Yun Lian, and Ya Lian. It is the dried … Read more