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--> Qing Re Jie Du --> lian qiao |
| Pin-yin: |
lian qiao |
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| English name: |
Forsythia fruit |
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| Where grown: |
Northeast, north and central China. |
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| Source: |
Dried fruit of Forsythia suspense Vahl. |
| Ingredients: |
Forsythin, Carotenoids, Oleanolic acid, Rutin, Betulinic acid, Forsythiaside |
| Pharmacological effect: |
1) Diuretic effect: oleanolic acid has urination promotion effect. 2) Anti-anaphylactic effect: the herbal extract can reduce the liberation of anaphylactic antigen on intestines significantly in mice. |
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| Properties: |
Bitter, slightly cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Lungs, heart, gallbladder |
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| Function: |
Clears heat, relieves toxicity, reduces edema and dissipates clumps. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For fever, early-stage febrile disease, headache, thirst and various sores, ulcers and toxic swellings. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
6~15g |
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| Storage: |
Store tightly sealed and store in a cool, dry place. |
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