Clear heat
Lian Qiao
连翘
Forsythia fruit
Forsythia suspensa
Clears heat-toxin and is usually written with honeysuckle.
Not for self-dosing. This page is not a formula, not a strength, and not a substitute for a licensed herbalist or physician.
Category
Cool · Bitter
Meridians entered
Traditional uses
A light, cooling fruit for sore throat, early hot sores, and wind-heat in the upper body. The “toxin” word is traditional. It is not an antibiotic.
Common pairings
- Jin Yin Hua 金银花
The classic heat-toxin pair, the heart of Yin Qiao formulas. Study the idea; do not compound it.
Cautions
Not for self-dosing. Cool herbs are a poor match for a cold, pale, no-thirst pattern.