Lian Qiao (Forsythia suspensa) — Sulfur-Free Dried Fruit, Food Herb for Tea & Decoction
$6.79 – $8.33Price range: $6.79 through $8.33
Description
Lian Qiao (Forsythia suspensa) is the dried fruit of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lián Qiào (连翘). For centuries, Lian Qiao has been prized as a heat-clearing, toxin-resolving, and wind-dispelling herb, traditionally used to relieve early-stage wind-heat patterns, sore throat, and skin eruptions. Its nature is bitter and slightly cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for clearing heat and supporting the body's natural balance.




Key Selling Points
- Sulfur-free dried Forsythia fruit
- Traditional heat-clearing food herb
- Sourced from Shanxi, China
- Suitable for tea and decoction
- 500g value pack, freshly stocked




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried without sulfur to preserve its natural yellowish-brown color, firm texture, and mild herbal aroma. When decocted or brewed, the fruit releases a gently bitter, slightly cooling infusion with a clean, earthy finish, characteristic of well-preserved Forsythia.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lian Qiao |
| Botanical Name | Forsythia suspensa |
| Origin | Shanxi, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Sulfur-Free Dried |




Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea blends
- Traditional decoction
- Seasonal cooling soups
- Daily wellness infusion
- Herbal pairing formulas




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Lian Qiao is decocted alone or with herbs like honeysuckle flower (Jin Yin Hua) and mint (Bo He) to make a light, cooling tea for seasonal support. It is also added to soups and congee during warm months, and appears in classic TCM formulas for clearing heat and resolving toxins. As a daily tea, it is often brewed with a small amount of rock sugar to soften its bitterness.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Lian Qiao?
A: Lian Qiao is the common Chinese name for the dried fruit of Forsythia suspensa, a traditional herb used in TCM for clearing heat and resolving toxins.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Lian Qiao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Lian Qiao is associated with clearing heat, resolving toxins, and dispelling wind-heat. It is often used in teas and decoctions for seasonal support.
Q: How do I use dried Lian Qiao?
A: Rinse the fruit and simmer it in water for a decoction, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | forsythia uniform 0 5kg piece, Optional forsythia 0 5kg piece, Selected forsythia 0 5kg item |
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