Lian Qiao

Traditional Chinese Medicine Overview | Clearing Heat and Detoxifying, Reducing Swelling and Dissolving Nodules

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Overview | Clearing Heat and Detoxifying, Reducing Swelling and Dissolving Nodules

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

Weekly Herb: Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

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Weekly Herb: Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

Weekly Herb Lian Qiao (Forsythia) Swipe to see more 1 Lian Qiao, also known as Huang Hua Gan or Huang Shou Dan, is a deciduous shrub with golden yellow flowers resembling those of the forsythia, blooming in early spring. The branches are jointed, hollow between the joints, and the fruit can be used medicinally. 2 … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

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The Efficacy and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

Lian Qiao, also known as Lian Zi (Dried Forsythia Fruit), Da Qiao Zi (Large Forsythia), and Kong Qiao (Empty Forsythia), is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine. It is found in many traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas and is known for its effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, as well as promoting diuresis. Many people … Read more

The Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Forsythia, but Not for Everyone: Three Groups Should Avoid It!

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The Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Forsythia, but Not for Everyone: Three Groups Should Avoid It! Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Forsythia 1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying, a Cold Remedy: Forsythia (Lian Qiao) is cool in nature and bitter in taste, entering the Heart (Xin) and Lung (Fei) meridians. It is the first … Read more

The Value of Forsythia: A Treasure from Head to Toe

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The Value of Forsythia: A Treasure from Head to Toe

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

Knowledge of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

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Knowledge of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

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

Understanding Lian Qiao (Forsythia) in Daily Life

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Understanding Lian Qiao (Forsythia) in Daily Life

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

The Five Major Benefits and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

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The Five Major Benefits and Functions of Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa)

Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has garnered significant attention from professionals due to its rich medicinal value and widespread application in the field of TCM. With its extensive use in traditional Chinese medicine, Lian Qiao is praised as an excellent remedy for “clearing heat and detoxifying”. Let’s … Read more

The Numerous Benefits of Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

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The Numerous Benefits of Lian Qiao (Forsythia)

1 Lian Qiao (Forsythia) possesses the ability to elevate and disperse, promoting the circulation of Qi and blood, and is essential for treating blood stasis and Qi accumulation in the twelve meridians, making it a crucial herb for sores. It can also release the exterior and resolve muscle tension, expelling toxins, making it a key … Read more

The Efficacy, Uses, Contraindications, and Nutritional Value of Forsythia (Lian Qiao)

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The Efficacy, Uses, Contraindications, and Nutritional Value of Forsythia (Lian Qiao)

The Efficacy, Uses, Contraindications, and Nutritional Value of Forsythia (Lian Qiao) Forsythia, the fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, belongs to the Oleaceae family. It flowers and bears fruit 3-4 years after planting. There are two medicinal types: “Qing Qiao” (Green Forsythia) and “Lao Qiao” (Mature Forsythia). Qing Qiao is harvested in early September when … Read more