Jian Qiao (Forsythia) Flower Jian Qiao, also known as Huanghua Gan (Yellow Flower Stem) or Huang Shou Dan (Yellow Longevity Dan), is named for its shape resembling ancient vehicles. It is native to China and widely distributed in Shaanxi, Henan, and Shanxi provinces. It is not only a precious traditional Chinese medicinal material but also … 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 (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
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
Introduction: Learn about clearing heat and detoxifying herbs, and master the characteristics and clinical applications of Honeysuckle and Forsythia. After studying heat-clearing and fire-draining herbs and heat-clearing and damp-drying herbs, today we will begin learning about clearing heat and detoxifying herbs. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying Herbs Clearing heat and detoxifying herbs primarily function to clear … Read more