Lian Qiao
| Lian Qiao in TCM:Explore the properties of Lian Qiao according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: forsythia, weeping forsythia capsule
Pharmacuetical Name: Fructus Forsythiae
Properties: bitter, coold
Temperature: cold
Channels: LU, HT, GB
Flavors: bitter
Special Properties:
clears heat, eliminates toxins, resolves phlegm, reduces swelling
Actions / Indications:
- Clears toxic heat; dissipates nodules (carbuncles,
boils, hot sores, breast abcess, neck lumps, phlegm nodules, asso for
heat invading the pericardium)
- Expels exterior Wind Heat (slight chills with more
fever, sore throat, headache)
Contraindications:
- (cc: SP and ST deficiency with diarrhea)
- (cc: yin ulcers)
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