In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we often hear the phrase “扶正祛邪” (Upholding the Vital Qi and Expelling Pathogenic Factors), to the point where it feels like a cliché. However, these words are not just empty rhetoric; they are the result of centuries of clinical practice. Without upholding the Vital Qi, it is difficult to expel … 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
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– 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
Categories:Heat-clearing Herbs – Heat-clearing and Detoxifying Source:This product is the dried fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, belonging to the Oleaceae family. The fruit is harvested in autumn when it is initially ripe and still green, impurities are removed, steamed, and dried, commonly referred to as “Qing Qiao”; when the fruit is fully ripe, it … Read more
Lian Qiao (Forsythia) has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and promoting urination, and protecting the liver. Clinically, Lian Qiao is often used to treat diseases caused by external wind-heat, effectively alleviating symptoms such as headache, fever, cough, and sore throat. Lian Qiao also possesses certain antibacterial properties, primarily due to the … 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
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
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