Dried Forsythia Fruit Lian Qiao 500g Green Qing Qiao Unsulfured Dried Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Forsythia Fruit, known in TCM as Lian Qiao (连翘), from Forsythia suspensa. These dried fruits are harvested and dried without sulfur fumigation, in the green qiao form traditionally favored for decoction pieces. In TCM theory, Lian Qiao is bitter and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. Suitable for herbal decoctions, teas, and traditional formulas; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Forsythia fruit sold as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Forsythia suspensa with Chinese name Lian Qiao 连翘
• Green qiao grade, a form traditionally preferred in decoction practice
• Dried processing with no sulfur fumigation
• 500g bag suited to decoctions, herbal teas, and formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits are elongated ovoid capsules with pointed tips, greenish to yellowish-brown in color, and lightly wrinkled in texture. They carry a faint herbal aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a mildly bitter, slightly aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a light herbal tea with other cooling herbs
• Added to seasonal herbal formulas prepared at home
• Used in culinary herbal broths following traditional recipes

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, often paired with Jin Yin Honeysuckle and other cooling herbs. It is traditionally used in spring and summer decoctions and daily herbal teas prepared by simmering the dried fruits with complementary botanicals.

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