Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua)
Lonicera japonica
A classic 'heat-clearing' TCM flower for sore throats and feverish colds.
Traditional use (tcm): A classic 'heat-clearing' TCM flower for sore throats and feverish colds.
A classic 'heat-clearing' TCM flower for sore throats and feverish colds.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A classic 'heat-clearing' TCM flower for sore throats and feverish colds.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Generally mild; use the flower (other parts of some honeysuckles can be toxic).
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally mild; use the flower (other parts of some honeysuckles can be toxic).
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.