Herbal therapy is an essential component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Based on the principle that our bodies have self-healing mechanisms that can be activated with the touch of nature, herbal therapy awakens the body’s ability to rejuvenate blocked or depleted resources in order to restore balance. Strengthening your body and your Qi - your energy - through the use of herbs not only aids in the prevention and treatment of disease, but when used regularly, helps us maintain a lifestyle of well-being and harmony.

Forsythia Fruit – The Powerful, Natural Detoxifier for your Gut

We’re all well aware of the unpleasantness that comes when your digestion is out of whack. Not only can it cause physical pain but also its upheaval can bring emotional distress, mental stress, and a sense of disharmony. The simple fact is that the healthy gastrointestinal tract is responsible for converting food into the vital force that nourishes and fuels our bodies. When we don’t feed our bodies with the proper foods, it literally cannot produce the energy we need to go on!

This life-giving energy is what Chinese medicine regards as Qi. Any obstruction or toxicity in Qi will result in an imbalance in the body. Forsythia Fruit, or Lian Qiao as it’s called in Chinese, is a powerful herb that enables proper functioning of the digestive system by clearing out the toxins that pass through it.

According to Chinese medicine theory, Forsythia Fruit “detoxifies by dispelling the bad wind exteriorly and clears heat and toxins interiorly.” An intensely heat-fire clearing herb, Forsythia Fruit removes fire from the small intestines. This study, conducted by the Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, highlights the anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antipyretic, hepatoprotective, antiemetic, and diuretic effects of Forsythia Fruit. Moreover, its detoxifying qualities also can help clear skin, fight congestion, and reduce swelling in injuries.

Forsythia Fruit - Origin, Taste, and Flavors

The Forsythia Fruit belongs to the olive family and has beautiful yellow flowers. Grown in the Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Henan provinces of China, the herb is harvested in an unripe condition during autumn. The flavor and taste of the herb is bitter but it comes with a slightly fragrant smell.

Forsythia Fruit in Use

Forsythia Fruit can be consumed or mixed with other Qi generating herbs to help support indigestion, heat-fire accumulation, and nausea. Incorporate Forsythia into your digestive regimen through our Digestive Harmony formula and restore balance to your stomach naturally.

Caroline Joan Peixoto is a writer born in New Jersey. Since then, she’s lived in Portugal, Rwanda, California, and Colorado, where she currently lives with her photographer boyfriend and wild African dingo. She’s continually inspired by travel and history, and energized by simple living. Connect with her @carolinejoan or caroline@mydaolabs.com