Qingqiao generally refers to Forsythia suspense. Typically, Forsythia suspense is priced at 200 to 300 yuan per jin. Prices may vary due to differences in quality and purchase channels. It should be used under the guidance of a doctor on weekdays and should not be abused blindly to avoid unnecessary damage to health.
Forsythia suspense is a relatively common traditional Chinese medicine material, mainly the dried fruit of the Forsythia plant in the Oleaceae family. It belongs to the category of medicines that clear heat and detoxify. If purchased in an area with lower consumption levels and of medium quality, the cost may be relatively low, around 200 yuan per jin. If high-quality Forsythia suspense is chosen and the purchase area has a higher consumption level, the price will also increase relatively, requiring approximately 300 yuan per jin.
Forsythia suspense has a slightly cold nature and a bitter taste, belonging to the Lung, Heart, and Small Intestine meridians. Brewing it with boiling water and drinking it can help disperse internal heat, relieve symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and cough caused by exogenous wind-heat, facilitate the circulation of meridians, achieve the effect of resolving swelling and消散nodules, and also help increase urine output and relieve symptoms of urination difficulties. However, some patients may experience adverse reactions such as stomach discomfort and appetite loss after taking the medicine. Those with spleen-stomach deficiency and cold, as well as qi deficiency with pus, should not use it. Therefore, patients who need medication should use it under the syndrome differentiation guidance of professional Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and pay more attention to their own changes during the medication period. If they experience discomfort, they should seek medical attention, examination, and treatment promptly.
