Honeysuckle, also known as Rén Dōng (忍冬) (scientific name: Lonicera japonica), is a flowering plant. The name “Honeysuckle” originates from the Compendium of Materia Medica (本草纲目), as the flowers initially bloom white and later turn yellow, hence the name. The medicinal material honeysuckle consists of the dried flower buds or flowers of the Caprifoliaceae family, … Read more
1. Introduction to Honeysuckle Honeysuckle, belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family and the Lonicera genus, is also known as Rén Dōng Huā (忍冬花), Honeysuckle Vine, and other names. It is one of the important components in traditional Chinese herbal medicine, primarily growing in the Yangtze River basin, the Yellow River basin, and regions south of these … Read more
Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) (Original Name: Ren Dong) Jin Yin Hua is named for its flowers, which are initially white and later turn yellow. 1. Morphological Characteristics Jin Yin Hua is a perennial semi-evergreen shrub with climbing and creeping stems. The young branches are slender and hollow, with a brown to reddish-brown color. The leaves … Read more
Name: 金银花 (Jīn Yín Huā) Pinyin: Jīn Yín Huā Alias: 银花 (Yín Huā), 双花 (Shuāng Huā), 二花 (Èr Huā), 二宝花 (Èr Bǎo Huā) Source: This herb is derived from the dried flower buds or early blooming flowers of the Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle) or Lonicera macranthoides (large-flowered honeysuckle). It is harvested in early summer before … Read more
Honeysuckle Jīn Yín Huā Alias Yin Hua, Shuang Hua, Er Hua, Er Bao Hua, Ren Dong Hua, Lu Ge Hua, Su Hua, Jin Hua, Jin Teng Hua, Shuang Bao Hua, Shan Jin Yin Hua, Tu Ren Dong, Tu Yin Hua Functions Clears heat and detoxifies. Primarily used for febrile diseases; heat toxin dysentery; carbuncles and … Read more
百 草 经 弘扬中医药文化 传播中医药知识 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) Today, Director Zhou Lankun of the Gastroenterology Department at Xingtai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital introduces us to 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua), also known as Honeysuckle. The name comes from the fact that the flowers start as white and turn yellow, resembling gold and silver. Since ancient … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– The primary herbs for clearing heat and detoxification are mainly qing re yao (清热药), used for various internal heat symptoms such as internal heat, damp-heat, and fire toxicity. When the body accumulates internal heat and toxins, symptoms like heat in the upper body, sore throat, and acne may appear. So, what are the herbs … Read more
Introduction: Learn about clearing heat and detoxifying herbs, and master the characteristics and clinical applications of Honeysuckle and Forsythia. After studying heat-clearing and fire-draining herbs and heat-clearing and damp-drying herbs, today we will begin learning about clearing heat and detoxifying herbs. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying Herbs Clearing heat and detoxifying herbs primarily function to clear … Read more
12 Common Formulas for Clearing Heat and Detoxifying 1. Xuan Shen (Scrophularia Root): Xuan Shen is the root of the Scrophulariaceae plant, containing xuan shenoside, cyclic ether terpenoids, volatile oils, and alkaloids. Pharmacological tests have shown that Xuan Shen decoction has blood pressure-lowering effects, as well as vasodilatory and cardiotonic properties. It is believed in … Read more
Although traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is beneficial, it is not without side effects. Always consult a local TCM practitioner for proper diagnosis and treatment! 1. **Xuan Shen** (玄参) – Xuan Shen is the root of the plants Scrophularia ningpoensis and Scrophularia buergeriana, containing iridoid glycosides, volatile oils, and alkaloids. Pharmacological studies have shown that Xuan … Read more