Dried Forsythia Fruit Lian Qiao 500g Bulk Water Processed Decoction Herb

Dried Forsythia Fruit, known in TCM as Lian Qiao (连翘), from Forsythia suspensa. These water-processed whole fruits are air-dried and supplied loose in a resealable 500g bag. In TCM theory, forsythia is bitter and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. A classic ingredient for herbal decoctions and formulas, it is a raw botanical for traditional preparation rather than a ready-to-drink product.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Forsythia suspensa fruit supplied as loose raw herb
• Known in TCM as Lian Qiao 连翘 a traditional heat-clearing botanical
• Water-processed and air-dried with no sulfur fumigation
• Bulk 500g resealable bag suitable for decoction blending
• Sourced from Henan with 24-month shelf life under cool dry storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically the fruits are elongated ovoid capsules with a yellowish-brown to yellow-green hue, a light brittle texture, and a faintly bitter aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild bitter taste characteristic of this traditional herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into classic TCM heat-clearing formulas
• Combined with other botanicals such as honeysuckle in seasonal herbal teas
• Used in traditional cooling soup and tea preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lian Qiao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is a frequent component of classic formulas, often paired with Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle flower) and other cooling herbs. It is commonly simmered in decoctions during warm seasons and appears in traditional folk preparations for daily herbal tea blends.

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