Traditional Chinese medicinal materials have a long history in China and can treat various diseases. However, Lian Qiao (Forsythia suspensa) is not well-known to many. So, what exactly is Lian Qiao? What are its effects and functions? Let me introduce it to you! Basic Introduction to Lian Qiao Lian Qiao (Scientific name: Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Lian Qiao (Forsythia fruit) 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 … Read more
Lian Qiao (Forsythia) The Suddenly Popular “Holy Medicine for Sores” Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University / Gao Yanjing As the pandemic continues, the weather is gradually warming, and the footsteps of spring are approaching. In early spring, when everything is still in the stage of revival, a small yellow flower begins to bloom vigorously. … Read more
Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa), also known as Qing Lian Qiao, is derived from the dried fruit of the deciduous shrub in the Oleaceae family. It possesses a bitter and cold nature, capable of softening hardness and dissipating nodules, as well as clearing heat and detoxifying. In daily life, it can be used to treat various … 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
Click the blue words to follow us In spring, it is a flower that clusters around the blazing sun. By autumn, it becomes a precious medicine. Spring flowers, autumn fruits! Thus, it is Lian Qiao. I have a story to tell In Henan, on Qibo Mountain, east of Qibo’s tomb, there is a place called … Read more
This category of Chinese herbs functions to clear internal heat, relieve heat toxins, cool the blood, and drain heat, primarily used for heat constitution and internal heat syndromes. ●Xuan Shen (Scrophularia Root)●Xuan Shen is the root of the Scrophulariaceae plant Scrophularia ningpoensis and S. buergeriana, containing iridoid glycosides, phenylethanoid glycosides, and volatile oils. Pharmacological tests … Read more
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