BENEFITS OF HONEYSUCKLE
RESEARCH EVIDENCE
Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is a widely used traditional plant with a variety of biological functions and therapeutic properties, including anti-swelling, antiviral relief, antitumor, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects2.
Herbalists use honeysuckle primarily for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and calming properties. According to the experts, honeysuckle has traditionally been used to treat a number of health conditions. Different parts of the honeysuckle plant are used to treat various health conditions. Honeysuckle flowers were traditionally used to treat fevers, inflammation, diarrhea and skin infections3.
Lonicera japonica is a traditional oriental medicine that has been used clinically for the treatment of inflammation. A scientific experimental study has demonstrated that Lonicera japonica extract exhibits strong anti-inflammatory activity and exerts protective effects against lung inflammation4.
Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)is well-established in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is known to treat the exo-pathogenic wind-heat, epidemic febrile diseases, sores, and some infectious diseases5.Honeysuckle has anti-inflammatory benefits due to its antibiotic properties, and experts advise that honeysuckle can be used to treat infections caused by streptococcal bacteria6. Honeysuckle has respiratory and bactericidal benefits and can be used to treat various infections and asthma. Honeysuckle also has antibiotic properties and is used for upper respiratory tract infections including colds and influenza.
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