Can honeysuckle tea treat wind-heat感冒?

Jul 29, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Sun Lianqing

Introduction

Under normal circumstances, honeysuckle tea can assist in the treatment of wind-heat感冒 (wind-heat感冒 should be "wind-heat感冒" in Chinese, but in English medical terminology, it is commonly referred to as "wind-heat感冒" or simply described as a "wind-heat condition"). When consumed, the dosage should be controlled, as excessive intake may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Patients with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach should consume only small amounts even if they have wind-heat感冒. It should not be used as the sole treatment method. If cold symptoms are severe, such as persistent high fever or worsening cough, professional medical treatment is necessary.

Under normal circumstances, honeysuckle tea can assist in the treatment of wind-heat common cold. The detailed explanation is as follows:

The wind-heat common cold is caused by heat pathogens invading the body, often manifesting as fever, sore throat, cough with yellow phlegm, dry mouth and other symptoms. Honeysuckle tea is cool in nature and has effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, as well as dispersing wind-heat. Its components such as chlorogenic acid can inhibit certain pathogens causing colds and reduce respiratory inflammation. Consumption of the tea can help eliminate heat pathogens from the body, alleviate discomfort such as fever and sore throat caused by heat pathogens, and promote metabolism to accelerate the removal of heat pathogens, thus assisting in relieving symptoms related to wind-heat common cold.

Consumption should be moderated, as excessive intake may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea and other issues. Individuals with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach should consume only small amounts even if they have a wind-heat common cold. It should not be used as the sole treatment method; if cold symptoms are severe, such as persistent high fever or worsening cough, prompt medical attention is required. Spicy and greasy foods should be avoided during consumption, and adequate rest and hydration are recommended to enhance its auxiliary therapeutic effects.

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