Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: The Many Benefits of Forsythia, Dissolving Nodules and Reducing Swelling, Clearing Heat and Promoting Diuresis!

Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: The Many Benefits of Forsythia, Dissolving Nodules and Reducing Swelling, Clearing Heat and Promoting Diuresis!

In the realm of medicinal herbs, there are those that disperse cold and those that warm or cool the body. Generally, herbs that affect Qi treat Qi-related issues, while those that affect taste treat blood-related issues. Forsythia (Lian Qiao) is known for its fragrant properties that can help expel toxic evils. —— “Shen Nong’s Materia … Read more

The Folk Herb: Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

The Folk Herb: Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) is a common name for the herb derived from the deciduous shrub of the Oleaceae family. The dried fruit of this plant is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has a bitter and cold nature, capable of softening hardness and dissipating nodules, as well as clearing heat and detoxifying. In … 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

Forsythia (Lian Qiao) – Characteristics, Cultivation, and Uses

Forsythia (Lian Qiao) - Characteristics, Cultivation, and Uses

Also known as Huang Jin Tiao and Huang Shou Dan, Forsythia is a plant belonging to the Oleaceae family. 【Morphological Characteristics】 A deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. The stems are erect, and the branches have hollow pith. They typically droop slightly and are somewhat four-angled with raised lenticels. The leaves … Read more

Daily Learning of a Chinese Herbal Medicine: Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

Daily Learning of a Chinese Herbal Medicine: Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

All images and text are sourced from the internet; please delete if infringing! Lian Qiao (Forsythia) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, derived from the dried fruit of the Oleaceae family plant. It is harvested in autumn when the fruit matures, and after removing impurities, it is air-dried for medicinal use. Lian Qiao can … Read more

A Handful of Forsythia: Treating Seven Conditions Including Acute Nephritis, Purpura, and Retinal Hemorrhage

A Handful of Forsythia: Treating Seven Conditions Including Acute Nephritis, Purpura, and Retinal Hemorrhage

Click the blue text to follow us A Handful of Forsythia: Treating Seven Conditions Including Acute Nephritis, Purpura, and Retinal Hemorrhage Forsythia, which some of us may have seen, has many medicinal values. Below, we will introduce it, especially suitable for those who live far from hospitals and pharmacies, as it may be inconvenient to … Read more

Bencao Gangmu: Forsythia

Bencao Gangmu: Forsythia

Forsythia Lián Qiáo Alias Lián Ké, Huáng Huā Tiáo, Huáng Liàn Tiáo Huā, Huáng Qí Dān, Qīng Qiáo, Luò Qiáo, Hàn Lián Zǐ, Dà Qiáo Zǐ, Kōng Ké, Kōng Qiáo Functions Clears heat, detoxifies, disperses nodules, reduces swelling. Treats warm heat, erysipelas, rashes, carbuncles, lymphadenitis, and urinary obstruction. First Recorded In Shennong Bencao Jing Toxicity … Read more

The Miraculous Herb: Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

The Miraculous Herb: Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Lian Qiao (Forsythia) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, derived from the dried fruit of the Oleaceae family plant. The fruit is harvested in autumn when it matures, cleaned of impurities, and dried for medicinal use. It is known for its ability to clear heat and detoxify, as well as reduce swelling and … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

Lian Qiao – Original StateLian Qiao – Medicinal Material It is the dried fruit of the plant Lian Qiao (Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl) from the Oleaceae family. It is produced in Northeast China, North China, the Yangtze River basin, and Yunnan. The fruit is harvested in the autumn when it is initially ripe and still … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

Click on 【Complete Guide to Chinese Medicinal Herbs】, then click the upper right corner 【···】 Set asStarred/Top for easy accessThere are always private messages inquiring about medicinal herbs. The Complete Guide to Chinese Medicinal Herbs has updated over 1500 types of herbs. You can click to enter the public account, click on “Herb Inquiry” below, … Read more