Forsythia Fruit Lian Qiao Dried Chinese Herb 500g Natural Sulphur-Free New Harvest

Forsythia Fruit, known in TCM as Lian Qiao (连翘), is the dried fruit of Forsythia suspensa. These hand-selected whole fruits are naturally sulphur-free and offered as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, Lian Qiao is bitter and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, it is a versatile pantry botanical for experienced herbal users.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Forsythia suspensa fruit, a classic TCM botanical known as Lian Qiao
• Hand-selected whole fruits with no sulphur treatment
• New harvest stock from mainland China
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and blended formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits are elongated ovoid capsules, yellowish-brown to greenish-brown with a slightly rough surface. They have a faint herbal aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a light yellowish infusion with a mildly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a light herbal tea, often paired with honeysuckle or skullcap
• Add to blended herbal formulas prepared at home
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes during warm months

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lian Qiao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is a common component of classic formulas such as Yin Qiao San, frequently paired with Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle) and Huang Qin (skullcap root). It is traditionally simmered in decoctions or brewed with other cooling herbs, especially in spring and summer.

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