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History
First appeared in Divine Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica, classified as lower class.
Traditional Usage
Lianqiao is a bitter and cool herb that enters the lung, heart and gallbladder meridians. It clears heat and toxins and promotes urination. It ability to dispel externally contracted wind-heat and feverish symptoms make it a useful treatment for illnesses such as flu and sore throats.
Modern Research
Lianqiao has antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic and diuretic properties.