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味苦，平，无毒。主寒热鼠 瘰 ，痈肿恶疮瘿瘤，结热蛊毒，去白虫。一名异翘，
一名兰华，一名折根，一名轵，一名三廉。生泰山山谷。八月采，阴干。
陶隐居云∶处处有，今用茎连花、实也。唐本注云∶此物有两种∶大翘，小翘。大翘叶
狭长
如水苏，花黄可爱生下湿地，着子似椿实之未开者，作房翘出众草。其小翘生岗原之上，叶
、花、实皆似大翘而小细。山南人并用之。今京下唯用大翘子，不用茎、花也。臣禹锡等谨
按蜀本云∶连翘，微寒。《图经》云∶苗高三、四尺，今所在下湿地有，采实，日干用之
。
尔雅云∶连，异翘。释曰∶连一名异翘。郭云∶一名连苕，又名连草。药性论云∶连翘，使
。一名旱莲子。主通利五淋，小便不通，除心家客热。日华子云∶通小肠，排脓，治疮疖止
痛，通月经。所在有。独茎，梢开三、四黄花，结子内有房瓣子。五月、六月采。
图经曰∶连翘，生泰山山谷，今近京及河中、江宁府、泽、润、淄、兖、鼎、岳、利州，
南
康
军皆有之。有大翘、小翘二种，生下湿地或山岗上，叶青黄而狭长，如榆叶、水苏辈，茎赤
色，高三、四尺许，花黄可爱，秋结实似莲，作房，翘出众草，以此得名，根黄如蒿根。八
月采房，阴干。其小翘生岗原之上，叶、花、实皆似大翘而细。南方生者，叶狭而小，茎短
，才高一、二尺，花亦黄，实房黄黑，内含黑子如粟粒，亦名旱莲草，南人用花、叶。中品
鳢肠亦名旱莲，人或以此当旱莲，非也。《尔雅》谓之连，一名异翘，一名连苕，又名连草
。今南中医家说云∶连翘，盖有两种∶一种似椿实之未开者，壳小坚而外完，无跗萼，剖之
则中解，气甚芬馥，其实才干，振之皆落，不着茎也。一种乃如菡萏，壳柔，处有跗萼抱之
，无解脉，亦无香气，干之虽久，着茎不脱，此甚相异也。今如菡萏者，江南下泽间极多。
如椿实者，乃自蜀中来，用之亦胜江南者。据本草言∶则蜀中来者为胜，然未见其茎、叶如
何也。
集验方∶洗痔。以连翘煎汤洗讫，刀上飞绿矾，入麝香贴之。
衍义曰∶连翘，亦不至翘出众草，下湿地亦无，泰山山谷间甚多。今只用其子，折之，
其间
片片相比如翘，应以此得名尔。治心经客热最胜。尤宜小儿。
Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus)
Bitter, neutral, non-toxic. Primarily treats chills and fever, scrofula (tuberculous lymphadenitis), carbuncles, malignant sores, goiter (neck masses such as thyroid enlargement), accumulated heat, gu poison, and expels roundworms. Also known as Yiqiao, Lanhua, Zhegen, Zhi, and Sanlian. Grows in the valleys and mountains of Mount Tai. Harvested in August, dried in the shade.
Tao Hongjing stated: It is found everywhere; currently, the parts used are the stem, flower, and fruit. The annotation in *Xinxiu Bencao* notes: This plant has two varieties: Daqiao (Large Forsythia) and Xiaoqiao (Small Forsythia). Daqiao has narrow, elongated leaves similar to *Perilla frutescens* (Shuisu), with lovely yellow flowers, growing in damp lowlands; its fruits resemble unopened seeds of the Toona tree (*Toona sinensis*), forming a pod-like structure that stands out among other grasses. Xiaoqiao grows on hills and plains; its leaves, flowers, and fruits resemble those of Daqiao but are smaller and finer. Both are used in the region south of the mountains. Currently, in the capital area, only the fruits of Daqiao are used, not the stems or flowers. Chen Yuxi and others, according to the *Shu Ben*, recorded: Lianqiao is slightly cold. The *Tujing* records: The seedling grows three to four chi tall; it is found in damp lowlands in various places, and the fruits are harvested and sun-dried for use.
The *Erya* states: "Lian" refers to Yiqiao. The explanation says: Lian is also called Yiqiao. Guo Pu said: It is also called Liantiao and Liancao. The *Yaoxing Lun* states: Lianqiao serves as a harmonizing agent. It is also called Hanlianzi. It primarily promotes the free flow of the five types of strangury (Wulin), relieves urinary retention, and clears deficient heat from the Heart. Ri Huazi stated: It benefits the Small Intestine, expels pus, treats sores and boils, alleviates pain, and regulates menstruation. It is found in various locations. It has a solitary stem, bearing three or four yellow flowers at the tip, and produces fruits containing pod-like seeds. Harvested in May and June.
The *Tujing* states: Lianqiao grows in the valleys and mountains of Mount Tai. It is now found near the capital, as well as in Hezhong, Jiangning Prefecture, Zezhou, Runzhou, Zizhou, Yanzhou, Dingzhou, Yuezhou, Lizhou, and Nankang Jun. There are two varieties: Daqiao and Xiaoqiao, growing in damp lowlands or on hills. The leaves are greenish-yellow, narrow, and elongated, resembling elm leaves or *Perilla frutescens*. The stems are reddish, about three to four chi high. The flowers are yellow and attractive. In autumn, it bears fruits resembling lotus pods, which stand out among other grasses, giving the plant its name. The roots are yellow, resembling mugwort roots. The fruit pods are harvested in August and dried in the shade. Xiaoqiao grows on hills and plains; its leaves, flowers, and fruits resemble those of Daqiao but are finer. Those growing in the South have narrow, small leaves, short stems, only one to two chi high, yellow flowers, and yellow-black fruit pods containing black seeds like millet grains; they are also called Hanliancao, and people in the South use the flowers and leaves. The medicinal herb *Eclipta prostrata* (Lichang) is also called Hanlian; some people mistake this for Hanlian, which is incorrect. The *Erya* calls it Lian, also known as Yiqiao, Liantiao, and Liancao. Current TCM practitioners in the South say there are generally two types of Lianqiao: One resembles unopened Toona seeds, with a small, hard, intact shell, no calyx, splitting open when cut, with a very fragrant aroma; the dried fruit falls off easily when shaken and does not adhere to the stem. The other resembles a lotus bud, with a soft shell, surrounded by a calyx, without separation lines, and without fragrance; even when dried for a long time, it remains attached to the stem. These two are very different. The lotus-bud-like variety is extremely common in the low wetlands of Jiangnan. The Toona-seed-like variety comes from Shu (Sichuan) and is considered superior to the Jiangnan variety. According to the *Bencao*, the Shu variety is superior, although its stems and leaves have not been observed.
The *Jiyan Fang*: For washing hemorrhoids. Decoct Lianqiao in water to wash the area, then apply green vitriol (Ferric Sulfate) heated on a knife blade mixed with musk to the affected area.
The *Yanyi* states: Lianqiao does not necessarily stand out prominently above other grasses, nor is it found in damp lowlands; it is abundant in the valleys and mountains of Mount Tai. Currently, only the fruits are used. When broken, the internal segments resemble the character "qiao" (protruding), which is likely the origin of its name. It is most effective in treating deficient heat in the Heart Meridian. It is particularly suitable for children.