The Efficacy and Functions of Honeysuckle
Disease description:
Female, 30 years old. Recently experiencing frequent symptoms of excessive internal heat ("fire"), with persistent throat discomfort. This condition occurs frequently. My friend suggested that honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) may be effective, but I don't know much about it. Please advise on the functions and effects of honeysuckle.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Honeysuckle flower is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb, with broad efficacy and functions, mainly including the following:
1. Heat-clearing and detoxifying: Honeysuckle flower is cold in nature and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It can treat various heat-related illnesses, such as sore throat, abscesses, and boils.
2. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Honeysuckle flower contains multiple antibacterial components and can inhibit various pathogenic bacteria. It can be used to treat different kinds of inflammation and infections.
3. Enhancing immunity: Certain components in honeysuckle flower can promote lymphocyte transformation and enhance the phagocytic ability of white blood cells, thereby improving human immunity.
4. Antioxidant: The flavonoids and other antioxidant substances in honeysuckle flower can neutralize free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative stress-induced cellular damage.
Because honeysuckle flower is cold in nature, individuals with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach should not consume it in excessive amounts.
