Forsythia Fruit Lian Qiao Dried Herb 500g Natural Unsulfured Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea

Forsythia Fruit, known in TCM as Lian Qiao (连翘), is the dried fruit of Forsythia suspensa. These natural, unsulfured dried fruits are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with clearing heat and releasing toxins in TCM theory. Typically light, hollow capsules with a mild bitter-sweet character, they are commonly simmered as decoction or steeped as herbal tea. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Forsythia Fruit, a staple Chinese herbal ingredient
• Known in TCM as Lian Qiao (连翘), from Forsythia suspensa
• Naturally dried and unsulfured with no chemical fumigation
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and seasonal wellness blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically elongated, ovoid capsules in yellowish-brown to greenish tones with a slightly wrinkled surface. The dried fruits are light and hollow with a faint herbal aroma, and a decoction typically yields a mildly bitter, refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a light herbal tea
• Blended with honeysuckle or skullcap in seasonal formulas
• Used in culinary herbal broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Lian Qiao is traditionally used to clear heat and release toxins, and it frequently appears in classic formulas such as Yin Qiao San alongside honeysuckle. It is commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as tea, especially during warm seasons when cooling herbs are traditionally favored.

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