Lian Qiao, also known as Lian Zi (Dried Forsythia Fruit), Da Qiao Zi (Large Forsythia), and Kong Qiao (Empty Forsythia), is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine. It is found in many traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas and is known for its effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, as well as promoting diuresis. Many people … Read more
The efficacy of Lianqiao (Forsythia suspensa) includes dispelling wind-cold, clearing heat and detoxifying, and alleviating irritability. It is particularly effective for treating colds caused by wind-heat, as well as symptoms of irritability and heat. Additionally, it has beneficial effects on conditions such as red scabies, breast hyperplasia, and breast nodules. However, there are certain contraindications, … 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
Forsythia (Lian Qiao), a shrub belonging to the Oleaceae family, is a traditional Chinese medicinal material that often grows in mountainous areas, wild slopes, thickets, or grasslands, and is cultivated in various regions. It is primarily produced in Anze, Shanxi; Lushi, Henan; and Luonan, Shaanxi. The main effects of Forsythia are to clear heat and … Read more
Characteristics of the Herb This herb is oval to oblong in shape, slightly flattened. It measures 1.5 to 2.5 cm in length and 0.5 to 1.3 cm in diameter. The surface has irregular longitudinal wrinkles and numerous small raised spots, with one prominent longitudinal groove on each side. The tip is sharply pointed, and the … Read more
Forsythia(Latin Name: Forsythia suspensa) Morphological Characteristics Forsythia is a deciduous shrub. The branches are spreading or drooping, brown, brownish-yellow, or light yellow-brown, with young branches being yellow-brown or gray-brown, slightly quadrangular, sparsely dotted with lenticels, hollow between nodes, and solid pith at the nodes. The leaves are usually simple or 3-lobed to trifoliate, with leaf … Read more
1 Lian Qiao (Forsythia) possesses the ability to elevate and disperse, promoting the circulation of Qi and blood, and is essential for treating blood stasis and Qi accumulation in the twelve meridians, making it a crucial herb for sores. It can also release the exterior and resolve muscle tension, expelling toxins, making it a key … 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
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine, No Need to Seek Help When Sick Lian Qiao (Forsythia) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb. It is classified as a lower-grade herb in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica). Currently, there are two commercial … Read more
Forsythiae FructusLianqiaoFORSYTHIAE FRUCTUS1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product is the dried fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl, belonging to the Oleaceae family. The fruit is harvested in the autumn when it is initially ripe and still green, impurities are removed, steamed, and dried, commonly referred to as “Qingqiao”; when the … Read more