Dried Forsythia Fruit Lian Qiao 500g Natural Sulfur-Free Qing Qiao Bulk Herbal Tea Ingredient
Price range: $6.65 through $13.73
Description
Dried Forsythia Fruit, known in TCM as Lian Qiao (连翘), from Forsythia suspensa. These sulfur-free whole fruits are cleaned and cut, offered in bulk sizes suitable for herbal decoctions and teas. In TCM theory, Lian Qiao is bitter and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. A traditional herbal ingredient for experienced users, not a substitute for medicine.
Key Selling Points
- Authentic dried Forsythia Fruit sourced from Shanxi, China
- Known in TCM as Lian Qiao (连翘), from Forsythia suspensa
- Naturally sulfur-free with simple cleaning and cutting processing
- Available in 50g, 250g, and 500g bulk sizes
- Traditionally used in herbal decoctions and cooling teas
Quality & Sensory
Typically elongated ovoid capsules with a pointed tip, yellow-brown to greenish-brown in color depending on harvest stage. The surface is slightly rough with longitudinal lines, and the aroma is faintly herbal. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a light bitter taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herbal fruit |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 连翘 |
| Pinyin | Lian Qiao |
| Botanical Name | Forsythia suspensa |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Processing | Cleaned and cut, sulfur-free |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
- Brewed as a light herbal tea with other cooling herbs
- Added to seasonal herbal soup blends
- Used in TCM formulas alongside honeysuckle and other herbs
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Lian Qiao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Yin Qiao San, often paired with Jin Yin Hua. It is traditionally used in warm-season decoctions and cooling teas. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried fruits in water with complementary herbs.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is dried Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao, 连翘) from Forsythia suspensa, cleaned and cut for herbal use and sold in bulk packages.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, Lian Qiao is bitter and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. It is a staple in classic cooling formulas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in water as a decoction or brewed with other herbs as a tea, often combined with honeysuckle.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Forsythia with stem 500g bag, Forsythia with stem 250g bag, Forsythia with stem 50g bag, 500g bag of stemmed forsythia fruit, Stemmed forsythia 250g bag, 50g bag of stemmed forsythia suspensa |
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