Effects and functions of honeysuckle

Anti-pathogenic microorganisms

Studies have shown that the flowers and vines of honeysuckle have a certain inhibitory effect on a variety of pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, and are also effective against pneumococci and meningococci. Drinking tea brewed with water is better than boiling Chinese medicine, and drinking the leaves is more effective than the flowers. When used in combination with Forsythia suspensa, the antibacterial range can be complementary; when used in combination with penicillin, it can enhance the antibacterial effect of penicillin against drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Can enhance immunity

Honeysuckle can promote lymphocyte transformation and enhance the phagocytic function of white blood cells.

Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic

It is well known that honeysuckle can reduce fire and relieve fever, and it also has a significant inhibitory effect on inflammation. Honeysuckle decoction pieces can be roughly divided into three types: raw medicine, fried medicine, and charcoal medicine. These three products have different properties, flavors and functions, and each has its own strengths in application.

The honeysuckle we often use is a dried product obtained by sun drying, shade drying or baking. The raw medicine tastes sweet and slightly bitter, is cold in nature, and is good at clearing away toxins in the upper part of the body and on the skin surface. It is often used together with Forsythia suspensa, mint, light black beans, and Schizonepeta tenuifolia to enhance the effect of dispersing and clearing heat. It is mainly used for fever at the beginning of febrile disease, slight aversion to wind and cold, etc.

It can also be used for carbuncle and furuncle. Honeysuckle has been known as the "holy medicine for ulcers" since ancient times. Other herbs with similar effects include dandelion, viola yedoensis, wild chrysanthemum, etc., all of which can enhance the detoxification and swelling-reducing effects. Honeysuckle can play a regulating role in treating carbuncles, furuncles, redness, swelling and pain.

Health-preserving effects

Experimental reports have shown that honeysuckle soaked in water or wine has a significant cytotoxic effect on sarcoma and Ehrlich ascites carcinoma, and has a mild preventive effect on gastric ulcers. Long-term use can also increase gastrointestinal motility and promote the secretion of gastric juice and bile.