Honeysuckle,is also knowed as Jin Yin Hua in china, is a familiar climbing, flowering plant whose many varieties grow worldwide. Honeysuckle has been used medicinally in China for generations and has recently been adopted by Western herbalists. Honeysuckle is a natural source of salicylic acid, the compound from which aspirin is made, and can thus be used in cases of headache, joint pain, and fevers. Honeysuckle has been used as a gargle for sore throats and mouth ulcers. Honeysuckle may also be used as a mild laxative, diuretic, and diaphoretic. Topically, Honeysuckle has been used to ease the pain of sunburn and reduce the itching of poison ivy and other rashes.

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1.       In traditional Chinese medicine, Honeysuckle is used to clear heat and toxins from the body. Recent studies in China have found Honeysuckle to be effective in reducing inflammation, fever, and infection.

2.       These studies have also shown that Honeysuckle may have some promise in treating breast cancer. Chinese researchers have also determined that Honeysuckle can help regulate blood sugar levels, thus theoretically helping to stave off adult onset diabetes and normalize metabolism.

3.       It has also been shown to inhibit tuberculosis. Honeysuckle also combines well with other herbs. It has been used in conjunction with Chrysanthemum to lower blood pressure, with Skullcap to reduce fever, and with Cowslip or Elecampane as an expectorant.