Baicao Traditional Chinese Medicine Learn a little every day, stay healthy every day The efficacy and functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia) Traditional Chinese Medicine is a treasure of the Chinese nation Over 5000 types of medicinal materials are introduced, sharing the efficacy and functions of one herb daily to help more people understand the knowledge … Read more
The efficacy of Lianqiao (Forsythia) includes dispelling wind-cold, clearing heat and detoxifying, alleviating irritability, as well as anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. 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 chiyou dan (red sore), breast hyperplasia, and … Read more
The Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Forsythia (Lian Qiao), Dietary Restrictions, and Consumption Methods Forsythia, as a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb, possesses various functions such as clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules, and is widely applied in clinical practice and daily life. The following are the top ten main … Read more
In the bright spring of March, Forsythia flowers bloom one by one, in clusters, on branches Golden yellow blossoms densely packed In the warmth of spring, they rush to show Their beauty to the season. After admiring the beauty of Forsythia flowers, let’s explore the “wonder” of Forsythia fruits! First, let’s understand the “basic information” … Read more
Lian Qiao (Forsythia) 【Alias】 Huanghua Tiao, Lian Ke, Qing Qiao 【Properties and Meridian Affinities】 Bitter, slightly cold. Enters the Lung, Heart, and Small Intestine meridians. 【Functions and Indications】 Clears heat and detoxifies, reduces swelling and dissolves nodules, disperses wind-heat. Used for abscesses, scrofula, mastitis, erysipelas, wind-heat colds, initial stages of warm diseases, heat entering the … 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
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
连翘 (Lian Qiao) 连翘 (Lian Qiao) is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb, and when paired with the honeysuckle (金银花, Jin Yin Hua) we introduced last time, it forms a classic combination. The well-known formula“银翘散 (Yin Qiao San)” is named after this pairing. In the system of Chinese herbal medicine, Lian Qiao is considered a … Read more