Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit)

Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit)

Herb 13 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Cool Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae)
Channels:
HT, LIV, GB
Properties:
Bitter, Slightly Spicy, Cool
Latin:
Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae
Chinese:
连翘
Tone Marks:
lián qiáo
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Chinese Herb Actions

  • Clears Heat Toxins and Disperses Lumps and Nodules
    For all sores from heat including abscesses, neck lumps, scrofula, and carbuncles.
  • Clears Wind-Heat
    For Wind-Heat common cold. Also effective in treating high fever, thirst, and delirium.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

  • Do not use in Yin type abscesses or carbuncles that have already ulcerated. Also contraindicated in cases of diarrhea resulting from spleen and stomach deficiency.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

  • 6-15 grams.
  • Part used: fruit when just about to ripen.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

References Used

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