Can pregnant women drink water infused with honeysuckle?
Apr 21, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
In general, pregnant women can drink Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) tea. Honeysuckle is cold in nature and sweet in taste, and it has effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, as well as dispersing wind-heat. If a pregnant woman experiences mild upper respiratory tract infection symptoms, such as sore throat or cough, drinking an appropriate amount of honeysuckle tea under a doctor's guidance may help alleviate these symptoms. However, excessive consumption may irritate the gastrointestinal tract.
Generally, pregnant women can drink water infused with honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), but should do so cautiously and under medical guidance. The detailed explanation is as follows:
During pregnancy, hormonal changes and an accelerated metabolism may lead to symptoms such as heatiness, sore throat, swollen gums, and dry mouth. Honeysuckle has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying the body, and relieving wind-heat symptoms. Under a doctor's guidance, moderate consumption of honeysuckle-infused water may help alleviate these symptoms.
However, excessive consumption of honeysuckle tea may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing discomfort such as stomach pain and bloating. It may also trigger uterine contractions and increase the risk of miscarriage or premature birth. Therefore, pregnant women with cold-spleen syndrome or physical weakness should avoid drinking honeysuckle tea as much as possible. Additionally, pregnant women should strictly control the amount of honeysuckle tea consumed and avoid long-term or excessive intake to prevent potential harm to fetal health.
In daily life, pregnant women should maintain a balanced diet, consume more fresh vegetables and fruits, maintain good lifestyle habits, and avoid exposure to harmful substances in order to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
