Aromatic Profile | Forsythia suspensa

Aromatic Profile | Forsythia suspensa

↑↑ Click to follow Progress every day ↑↑ 01 Plant Story In China, Forsythia suspensa (连翘, Liánqiáo) has a history of use in traditional medicine spanning thousands of years. It was first mentioned in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (神农本草经), used for treating abscesses, sores, scrofula, phlegm nodules, heat accumulation, and insect bites. A poem in … Read more

How to Distinguish Between Forsythia and Jasmine

How to Distinguish Between Forsythia and Jasmine

In parks and along roadsides, one can often see a plant that blooms with bright golden flowers, devoid of leaves. The flowers are tubular and split into four lobes, appearing singly or in clusters of two to three. While they may not be particularly beautiful upon close inspection, their vibrant color makes them stand out; … Read more

Forsythia: Nature’s Golden Treasure and a Brilliant Gem of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Forsythia: Nature's Golden Treasure and a Brilliant Gem of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Recently, as the temperature gradually warms, the Forsythia flowers are blooming in abundance, painting the mountains and fields in golden hues, attracting numerous visitors to admire their beauty. While enjoying the stunning scenery of Forsythia flowers, let us delve deeper into this remarkable plant. Basic Characteristics of Forsythia Morphological Characteristics: Forsythia (Lianqiao) is a deciduous … Read more

The Efficacy and Medicinal Value of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

The Efficacy and Medicinal Value of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

 Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb, derived from the dried fruit of the Forsythia plant. It is typically harvested in the autumn when the fruit matures, then dried and purified for medicinal use. Lian Qiao is known for its ability to clear heat and detoxify, as well as … Read more

The Health Benefits of Forsythia: Are You Still Confusing It with Jasmine?

The Health Benefits of Forsythia: Are You Still Confusing It with Jasmine?

Click the blue text to follow the “Renwei Health” WeChat public account In February, the yellow flowers bloom abundantly As soon as the weather warms up, the brown branches of Forsythia begin to sprout buds, quietly stretching out. Before long, the branches swell with buds. In just a day or two, one by one, the … Read more

The Golden Blossoms of Forsythia: A Springtime Delight

The Golden Blossoms of Forsythia: A Springtime Delight

Spring breezes bring the message of the season, and the Forsythia (Liánqiào) flowers bloom exuberantly in the spring light, dancing with the wind. On Mount Tai, the Forsythia flowers sway in the wind, and as far as the eye can see, a sea of golden blooms unfolds, resembling a flowing golden painting that circulates through … Read more

Classic Chinese Herbs: The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

Classic Chinese Herbs: The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Lian Qiao (Forsythia fruit) 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 … Read more

The Rare Phenomenon of Forsythia Blooming Twice

The Rare Phenomenon of Forsythia Blooming Twice

The Forsythia (Liánqiào) is a precious flowering plant that typically blooms in early spring, specifically in March. However, there have been reports indicating that Forsythia can bloom a second time in early winter, with photographic evidence to support this. Experts suggest that this unusual occurrence may be due to the climatic conditions in early winter … Read more

The Efficacy of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Efficacy of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa), also known as Qing Lian Qiao, is derived from the dried fruit of the deciduous shrub in the Oleaceae family. It possesses a bitter and cold nature, capable of softening hardness and dissipating nodules, as well as clearing heat and detoxifying. In daily life, it can be used to treat various … Read more

Classic Chinese Herbs: The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

Classic Chinese Herbs: The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– 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 … Read more