Forsythia Fruit Powder (Lian Qiao) – Herbal Support for Heat, Toxins & Immunity
Calm inflammation, support your immune system, and clear internal heat with our premium-grade Forsythia Fruit Powder, also known as Lian Qiao in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sourced from high-quality herbs and carefully processed for potency, this time-tested botanical is ideal for seasonal wellness, detox blends, or daily immune support.
✔ 100% Pure Powder | ✔ TCM-Approved Herb | ✔ No Fillers or Additives
Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Health Benefits | - Clears heat and toxins from the body - Supports the immune system - Reduces swelling and inflammation - Eases sore throat, fever, and early-stage colds - Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties |
| Why It Works | Lian Qiao contains active compounds such as forsythiaside, lignans, and flavonoids which have been shown to reduce inflammation, fight bacteria, and modulate immune response. These actions help the body combat infections and reduce fever or heat symptoms. |
| Chinese Theory | In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Lian Qiao is a cooling herb that enters the Heart, Lung, and Gallbladder meridians. It is used to: - Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity (Re Qing Jie Du) - Disperse Wind-Heat in the early stages of colds/flus - Dissipate nodules and swellings such as boils or abscesses |
| How to Use | - Add 1–3 grams of powder to teas, capsules, or tincture formulas - Often combined with honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) for colds - Can be brewed or encapsulated for convenience - Use at the first sign of heat, inflammation, or sore throat |
| Interactions | - May interact with medications that suppress the immune system - Use with caution in cases of Spleen Qi deficiency or cold patterns - Always consult a licensed herbalist or practitioner if unsure |
Common Name: Forsythia Fruit, Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae
Botanical Name: Forsythia suspensa fruit
Channels/Meridians: Heart, Liver Gall bladder
Pin Yin Name: Lian Qiao
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 500 Grams ( 1.1 pounds)
Form: Powder - Fine powder, Unsulfured (80 to 100 mesh size (similar to the consistency of baking flour)
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use when diarrhea is present.
Naturally Occurring Components: forsythin, matairesinoside, betulinic acid, phyillygenin, pinoresinol
Summary Of Health Benefits Of Forsythia Fruit Powder.
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) forsythia fruit is used to clear heat, remove toxins and rid wind-heat. Forsythia fruit benefits circulation, supports respiratory health, may benefit healthy cholesterol levels, promotes urination and protects liver health. It has anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antimicrobial and anti parasitic effects. In a study conducted by the Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research is was found that a mouth rinse containing forsythia was effective for periodontal pathogens. (1)
- Removes toxicity
- Clears heat
- Disperses wind-heat
- Clears heart heat
Product Properties: bitter, cool, and slightly acrid
Need more information? Try our In-depth article on Lian Qiao
The in-depth article offers recipes, how to use, as well as history and its benefits for health
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About Plum Flower Quality Herb Powders
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
- Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
- Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.
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Reference:
http://alternativehealing.org/lian_qiao.htm
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3782986/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15630274/
