Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Tue, 2008-06-10 14:43.
Chinese Name: 
Lian Qiao
English Name: 
Forsythia Fruit
Functions and Usage: 
  • Clear heat and toxins, dissipates nodules - carbuncles and hot sores, neck lumps.
  • Expel wind-heat - fever, slight chills, sore throat, headache.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 6-15g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes: 

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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