





Scientific Name: Lonicera spp.
Caprifoliaceae
AKA: Jin Yin Hua
Parts Used:Flowers, leaves, bark
Active Compounds: tannins, salycilic acid, volatile oil
Background: While honesuckle is widely used in Europe, Western medicine rarely uses this plant for herbal remedies. Honesuckle has been most commonly used to treat asthma and other conditions of the respiratory system. It's also been used to treat homesickness. Honesuckle actually has many uses, but the function really depends on the part of the plant that's used.
In China, there's another form of honeysuckel known as jin yin hua. This is actually used to treat infections and high blood pressure. The form that's most often used in Western herbal medicine, however, does not share the same properties.
Applications: Diuretic/Astringent/Antispasmodic
Honeysuckle is primarily used to treat ailments of the respiratory system.
Diuretic: Honeysuckle bark is a strong diuretic that can help to remove toxins from the body. This makes it useful for the treatment of gout.
Astringent: Honeysuckle leaves are astringent. They are useful for making a mouthwash or gargle for problems in the mouth.
Respiratory System: Honesuckle flowers can be used to treat asthma and cough. The antispasmodic properties help to relax the muscles in the chest.
Description:
Hawthorn is a tree that grows all over the northern hemisphere. It has bright red berries that are harvested in the fall to be used for medicinal purposes.
Dosage:
Honesuckle is native to Europe. It can grow up to 12 feet high and has oval leaves with yellow flowers. The flowers are harvested from the plant in the summer before they open.
Safety:
You should not use honeysuckle berries, as they are toxic. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
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