Dried Forsythia Fruit Lian Qiao 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas

Dried Forsythia Fruit, known in TCM as Lian Qiao (连翘), from Forsythia suspensa. These naturally sun-dried fruits are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with clearing heat and dispersing stagnation in TCM theory. Typically used in decoctions and herbal formulas, this raw botanical is sold as a food-grade agricultural product. Store in a cool, dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Lian Qiao (连翘) dried forsythia fruit from Sichuan, China
• Botanical source Forsythia suspensa, a staple TCM heat-clearing herb
• Naturally sun-dried whole fruits suitable for decoction pieces
• Traditionally used in classic formulas such as Yin Qiao San
• 500g bulk pack ideal for herbal shops, kitchens, and tea blending

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits appear as elongated ovoid capsules in yellowish-brown to greenish tones with a slightly rough, longitudinally ridged surface. They carry a mild, faintly bitter aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically tastes lightly bitter and aromatic.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into cooling herbal teas with honeysuckle or chrysanthemum
• Use in seasonal wellness soups under practitioner guidance
• Stock as a bulk ingredient for herbal shops and apothecaries

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Lian Qiao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and detoxifying, and it is a key herb in classic formulas such as Yin Qiao San, often paired with Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle) and Bo He (mint). Traditionally used in spring and summer wellness decoctions, it is commonly simmered with other herbs rather than consumed alone.

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