Is it suitable for people with excessive dampness to drink honeysuckle tea?
Sep 02, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, individuals with excessive dampness in the body can consume honeysuckle tea in moderation. It is important to note that honeysuckle tea is relatively cold in nature and therefore not suitable for people with cold deficiency of the spleen and stomach or those prone to diarrhea. Even for suitable individuals, consumption should be controlled in terms of quantity and frequency, and long-term or excessive intake is not recommended. Due to the unique physical condition during fasting, drinking honeysuckle tea is not advised at such times.
Generally speaking, people with excessive dampness can moderately consume Forsythia suspensa tea. Detailed analysis is as follows:
Forsythia suspensa has a slightly cold nature and can clear heat and remove dampness. It is suitable for individuals with excessive dampness accompanied by mild internal heat to consume in moderation. During daily preparation, take a small amount of Forsythia suspensa, wash it with warm water, then steep it in boiling water until the tea turns light yellow. The tea has a mild taste with a slightly bitter flavor and can help alleviate discomfort such as body heaviness and thick腻 tongue coating caused by dampness accumulation.
It should be noted that Forsythia suspensa is relatively cold in nature and therefore not suitable for those with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach or those prone to diarrhea. Even for suitable individuals, consumption should be controlled in terms of quantity and frequency, and long-term or excessive drinking is not recommended. Forsythia suspensa tea is not advised on an empty stomach due to the special condition of the body at that time, as it may negatively affect the gastrointestinal tract. If gastrointestinal discomfort occurs after drinking, consumption should be stopped immediately and professional advice sought if necessary.
