Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) expert sharing health knowledge Click below to follow for free ↓↓↓ What to do about excessive dampness? Five recommended Chinese patent medicines for eliminating dampness In TCM, “dampness” is one of the “six excesses” (wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, fire), which refers to a series of diseases and symptoms caused by … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the “Six Evils” are referred to as “wind, cold, summer heat, dryness, dampness, and fire.” Among these, dampness is considered the most common and difficult to eliminate. If dampness is not removed, it can lead to spleen and stomach disharmony and obstructed transformation and transportation, resulting in symptoms such as … Read more
For many modern individuals, irregular lifestyles and a preference for strong flavors, along with frequent consumption of cold drinks, have made dampness a common issue. Today, we will introduce several affordable and effective Chinese patent medicines for those concerned about how to quickly alleviate dampness. What Medicines are Good for Dampness? 1. Qing Re Qu … Read more
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
Exploring Cold Damage: Weekly Herb Lian Qiao (Forsythia) Effects of Lian Qiao 【Source】The dried fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, harvested in early autumn when the fruit is still green (before the White Dew solar term), cleaned of impurities, steamed, and dried, commonly referred to as “Qing Qiao”; harvested when the fruit is fully ripe … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– 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
Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) Pronunciation: Lian Qiao Aliases: Lian Ke, Huang Hua Tiao, Huang Lian Tiao Hua, Huang Qi Dan, Qing Qiao, Luo Qiao, Han Lian Zi, Da Qiao Zi, Kong Ke, Kong Qiao Functions: Clears heat, detoxifies, disperses nodules, and reduces swelling. Used for treating warm heat, carbuncles, rashes, abscesses, and urinary obstruction. Nature … Read more
The name of Lianqiao (Forsythia Suspensa) is likely familiar to many, as it is a common household remedy found in seasonal medications like Yin Qiao Jie Du Pian (Yin Qiao Detox Tablets), where Lianqiao is a primary ingredient. However, many people are unaware that Lianqiao is actually found in our surroundings. An ancient poem states, … Read more
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
Lian Qiao Oleaceae Scientific Name：Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl Common Names：Yellow Flower Stem, Huang Shou Dan Morphological Characteristics：Deciduous shrub. Branches are spreading or drooping, brown, brownish-yellow, or light yellow-brown; young branches are yellow-brown or gray-brown, slightly quadrangular, sparsely covered with lenticels, with hollow internodes and solid pith at the nodes. Leaves are usually simple or 3-lobed … Read more