Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit), Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae

"Fear impacts the Kidneys and causes the Qi to descend"

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Latin Name Notes

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

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

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.

Contraindications and 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

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

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

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bao He Wan (Preserve Harmony Pill)
Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
Fang Feng Tong Sheng San (Ledebouriella Powder that Sagely Unblocks)
Formulas that Release Exterior-Interior Excess
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan (Sweet Dew Special Pill to Eliminate Toxins)
Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat
Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang (Sargassum Decoction for the Jade Flask)
Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Dissipate Nodules
Liang Ge San (Cool the Diaphragm Powder)
Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin (Universal Benefit Decoction to Eliminate Toxins)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
Qing Wen Bai Du Yin (Clear Epidemics and Overcome Toxins Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
Qing Ying Tang (Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Heat from the Nutritive Level and Cool the Blood
Sang Ju Yin (Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction)
Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat
Sheng Tie Luo Yin (Iron Filings Decoction)
Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit
Xuan Bi Tang (Disband Painful Obstruction Decoction)
Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Yin Qiao Ma Bo San (Honeysuckle, Forsythia, and Puffball Powder)
Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs
Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder)
Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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