Description
The standardized extract of Forsythia suspensa fruit (lian qiao), containing forsythoside A and phillyrin as the principal active glycosides. Used in immune-support and anti-inflammatory supplement formulations, commonly paired with Honeysuckle (jin yin hua) in classical TCM formulas.
Yellow-brown to brown free-flowing powder. Highly water-soluble.
We supply food-grade Forsythia Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include 4:1 to 20:1 herb-to-extract ratios (standard grades), 5 percent Forsythoside A (standardized supplement grade), 10 percent Forsythoside A (premium grade), and 98 percent Pure Phillyrin (pharmaceutical-grade isolate).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering forsythoside A (HPLC), phillyrin (HPLC), total lignans, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
Forsythia (lian qiao) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 1,500 years as a heat-clearing and toxin-resolving herb, almost always paired with Honeysuckle in classical formulas. The two herbs together (jin yin hua and lian qiao) form the conceptual backbone of TCM antiviral and immune-support formulas.
Industrial production proceeds by ethanol or hydroalcoholic extraction of dried Forsythia fruit, followed by purification and standardization to defined forsythoside or phillyrin content.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient in China and most Asian markets; sold as a dietary supplement in the U.S. and most other markets.
Modern research has identified antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities for the Forsythia compound class. Forsythoside A and phillyrin are the principal pharmacopoeial marker compounds. The herb is most commonly used in classical combination formulas rather than as a standalone supplement.
Strategic positioning is dominated by Traditional Chinese Medicine formula applications, with growing modern immune-support supplement use leveraging the same active-compound profile.
Where it is used
- Immune-support and cold-and-flu dietary supplement formulations
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: lian qiao decoctions and classical formula granules including Yin Qiao San and Shuang Huang Lian
- Anti-inflammatory and heat-clearing supplement formulations in Asian markets
- Natural antimicrobial in functional food and beverage applications
- Cosmetic skincare: anti-inflammatory and acne-support formulations
- Pharmaceutical research applications including antiviral research
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow-brown to brown free-flowing powder |
| Forsythoside A (HPLC) | 5% / 10% (grade dependent) |
| Phillyrin (HPLC) | ≥ 1% (standardized grade) |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10000 cfu/g |
| Source | Forsythia suspensa fruit |
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