Effects and contraindications of honeysuckle

1. The efficacy of honeysuckle

1. Antibacterial and antiviral: Honeysuckle has antibacterial and antiviral effects. For example, it can be decocted and taken in the ratio of honeysuckle to water = 1:20. For example, common influenza virus, typhoid fever, and dysentery, if you drink honeysuckle water, they have obvious inhibitory effects. In addition, honeysuckle has obvious inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Pneumococcus, and hemolytic Streptococcus.

2. Can enhance immunity: Honeysuckle has the effect of enhancing immunity. According to research, honeysuckle can promote the phagocytic function of white blood cells in the human body, promote the transformation of lymphocytes, restore the function of macrophages, and reduce the in vitro secretion function of neutrophils, thereby improving the body's immunity.

3. Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic: Honeysuckle has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, because it can promote the release of adrenal cortex hormones and has a significant inhibitory effect on inflammation. In addition, if honeysuckle is used together with dandelion, Viola yedoensis, wild chrysanthemum, etc., it can also enhance its detoxification and swelling-reducing effect.

2. Taboos on eating honeysuckle

Because honeysuckle is cold in nature and has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, it is not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, long-term stomach problems, and weak and sickly people to eat honeysuckle frequently.