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

Dried Forsythia Fruit, known in TCM as Lian Qiao (连翘), from Forsythia suspensa. This bagged dried herb consists of sliced forsythia fruit prepared for decoction and herbal tea use. In TCM theory, Lian Qiao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is considered bitter and slightly cold in nature. A classic ingredient for home herbal practice, it should be used according to traditional guidance and stored in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Forsythia Fruit slices supplied as a bulk 500g bag
• Botanical source Forsythia suspensa with Chinese name Lian Qiao 连翘
• Traditionally used in TCM for heat-clearing herbal formulas
• Sliced processing makes the fruit convenient for decoction and tea brewing
• Suitable for herbal shops, home decoction, and seasonal wellness blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruit appears as elongated capsules in yellowish-brown to greenish-brown tones with a light, brittle texture. The aroma is mildly herbal and slightly bitter, and decocted liquid typically carries a clean, gently bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Brew as a light herbal tea, often paired with other heat-clearing herbs
• Add to seasonal wellness soup blends in small amounts
• Use in herbal shop dispensing and bulk formulation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lian Qiao is traditionally used to clear heat and is a common component of classic formulas such as Yin Qiao San, often paired with Jin Yin Honeysuckle. It is traditionally associated with the heart and lung channels and is frequently included in spring and summer herbal preparations, decoctions, and cooling teas.

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