Forsythia Fruit Lian Qiao Dried Herbal Tea Unsulfured Hand Selected 500g Jar

Forsythia Fruit, known in TCM as Lian Qiao (连翘), is the dried fruit of Forsythia suspensa. These hand-selected whole fruits are offered unsulfured and may be ground into powder on request. In TCM theory, Lian Qiao is acrid and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Forsythia suspensa fruit known in TCM as Lian Qiao 连翘
• Unsulfured whole fruits with hand-selected grading
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Suitable for decoctions herbal teas and grinding into powder
• Supplied as a 500g jar of Chinese raw herb

Quality & Sensory

Typically the fruits are elongated ovoid capsules with a yellowish-brown to greenish surface and fine longitudinal lines. They have a faint characteristic aroma and a slightly bitter taste when brewed or decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a light herbal tea
• Combine with other herbs in seasonal formulas
• Grind into powder for further preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Lian Qiao is traditionally used in heat-clearing formulas and is a common ingredient in classic combinations such as Yin Qiao San. It is often paired with honeysuckle and other herbs in decoctions, particularly during warm seasons. Folk practice also uses it as a simple infusion.

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