What are the effects and functions of honeysuckle leaves? Can the leaves be soaked in water and drunk?

1. Efficacy and Function

1. Clear away heat and reduce internal heat: Its leaves are cold in nature and are suitable for people with internal heat or hot constitution, and can play the role of clearing away heat and reducing internal heat. It can be used instead of honeysuckle in daily life, but its dosage must be much larger than honeysuckle to achieve a certain effect.

2. Reduce swelling and detoxify: Its leaves contain a variety of medicinal properties, which can inhibit streptococci and staphylococci in the human body and also eliminate the effect. It can not only be used alone, but also used in combination with licorice or dandelion, which can play a role in reducing swelling and detoxification.

3. Astringent and antidiarrheal: Its leaves contain organic acids such as vanillic acid, caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid, which can astringe wounds and also have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral effects. They are widely used in life.

4. Unblocking the meridians: It has the effect of unblocking the meridians and can treat rheumatic joint pain. It can be taken orally or applied externally, and the effect is better when the two are combined. For internal use, just decoct the medicine and drink it; for external use, just apply the residue on the affected area.

2. Can the leaves be soaked in water and drunk?

Of course, its leaves can be soaked in water and drunk. Drinking it in water is not only non-toxic, but also has good effects. The medicinal properties of the leaves are similar to those of the flowers and vines. However, the tissue structure of the leaves is relatively thick, so the medicinal ingredients are not easy to precipitate.