Forsythia Fruit Lian Qiao 连翘 Green Qing Qiao Dried Herb 500g for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Forsythia Fruit, known in TCM as Lian Qiao (连翘), from Forsythia suspensa. This 500g pack contains green forsythia (Qing Qiao), the young fruit harvested before full maturity and naturally sun-dried. In TCM theory, forsythia is bitter and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. A staple raw herb for decoctions and culinary herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Green forsythia fruit (Qing Qiao) sourced from Henan, a recognized growing region
• Botanical source Forsythia suspensa, young fruit in natural whole form
• Naturally sun-dried with no sulfur fumigation treatment
• Stemless selection for cleaner decoction pieces
• Traditionally used in TCM heat-clearing formulas and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits are elongated ovoid capsules with pointed tips, greenish-brown to yellowish-brown in color. The surface shows fine wrinkles, the texture is light and brittle, and the aroma is mildly herbal and slightly aromatic when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup and congee recipes
• Brew as a component of cooling herbal teas
• Use in culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lian Qiao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Yin Qiao San, often paired with Jin Yin Honeysuckle. Traditionally prepared by simmering in decoctions or added to seasonal herbal teas, it is a familiar herb in spring and summer wellness routines.

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