Liánqiáo (Forsythia fruit) is the fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2-4 meters tall. It flowers and bears fruit after 3-4 years of cultivation. There are two medicinal types: “Qīngqiáo” (green forsythia) and “Lǎoqiáo” (ripe forsythia). Qīngqiáo is harvested in early September when the fruit is still … Read more
Lianqiao One Forsythia suspensa One 千步连翘不染尘, 降香懒画蛾眉春。 虔心只把灵仙祝， 医回游荡远志人。 ——《诗经》 ✦ Introduction Lianqiao (Forsythia suspensa) belongs to the Oleaceae family, Forsythia genus Distribution in China: Widely distributed, Lianqiao is native to the central and northern regions of China, primarily found in the central and eastern Qinling Mountains and the western foothills of the Taihang Mountains, … Read more
【Prescription】Shigao (Gypsum) 670g, Jinyinhua (Honeysuckle Flower) 134g, Xuanshen (Scrophularia) 107g, Dihuang (Rehmannia) 80g, Lianqiao (Forsythia) 67g, Zhizi (Gardenia) 67g, Tiandiding (Sweet Herb) 67g, Huangqin (Scutellaria) 67g, Longdan (Gentiana) 67g, Banlangen (Isatis) 67g, Zhimuh (Anemarrhena) 54g, Maidong (Ophiopogon) 54g. 【Formula Analysis】For exterior wind-heat, with simultaneous invasion of Wei Qi, treatment should primarily focus on clearing heat … Read more