As late spring approaches and early summer is near, Xichang is experiencing significantly higher temperatures than in previous years. Today, we will introduce a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine—Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle). It is a traditional medicinal material in China with a long history of medicinal value. It is widely recognized for its dual roles in medicinal treatment and dietary therapy, especially in summer, where it is often used to prevent heatstroke, enteritis, dysentery, and other ailments.
Jin Yin Hua
The earth is rich in summer, and the two treasures of honeysuckle unite like a pair of mandarin ducks. Our vows remain unchanged despite the winds and frost, and everywhere we share the same heart, fragrant year after year.01Geographical Distribution
Jin Yin Hua is the dried flower buds or early flowers of the plant from the Caprifoliaceae family. It is distributed across various provinces in China, mainly concentrated in Shandong, Shaanxi, Henan, Hebei, Hubei, Jiangxi, and Guangdong.02Taste and Main IndicationsJin Yin Hua has a sweet taste and a cold nature, entering the heart, stomach, and lung meridians. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, as well as dispersing wind-heat, and is indicated for conditions such as carbuncles, sore throat, heat toxin dysentery, wind-heat colds, and febrile diseases.
Effects01Clearing Heat and DetoxifyingJin Yin Hua is a cooling health tea that effectively clears heat and detoxifies. It can prevent and alleviate symptoms caused by excessive internal heat, such as sore throat and mouth ulcers. Many people experience symptoms like heat, sore throat, and bleeding gums, which can be relieved by drinking Jin Yin Hua tea.02Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatoryJin Yin Hua contains various natural antibacterial components that can quickly eliminate bacteria and viruses in the body, preventing their reproduction. Regularly drinking it can help prevent enteritis, colds, and bronchitis.03Beauty and Skin CarePeople who regularly drink Jin Yin Hua tea often see a reduction in skin spots and acne, and it also has some weight loss benefits.Modern research shows that Jin Yin Hua contains various chemical components such as volatile oils, flavonoids, organic acids, and saponins, with specific effects including:Antimicrobial; Anti-inflammatory; Immune enhancement; Heat-clearing; Choleretic and liver-protective; Hemostatic; Blood sugar lowering.
Wonderful Uses of Jin Yin Hua
01Jin Yin Hua + Red Dates: Nourishing Qi and Blood
Many people suffer from insufficient Qi and blood, especially women. In summer, when appetite decreases, this condition is more likely to occur. Brewing Jin Yin Hua with red dates not only replenishes Qi and blood but also improves complexion, making the face look more radiant.02Jin Yin Hua + Honey: Relieving ToothacheBrewing Jin Yin Hua with honey is very effective for general gum swelling and pain, with relief often achieved after 2-3 days of continuous consumption.03Jin Yin Hua + Chrysanthemum: Reducing Eye BagsWith late nights becoming the norm, fine lines, dark circles, and eye bags often follow. Regularly drinking Jin Yin Hua with chrysanthemum tea can clear the liver, brighten the eyes, and promote blood circulation around the eyes, helping to improve dark circles and eye bags.04Jin Yin Hua + Lian Qiao: Clearing Heat and DetoxifyingCombining Jin Yin Hua with Lian Qiao is mainly used for the initial stage of warm diseases, external wind-heat symptoms, wind-heat rashes, wind-heat headaches, sore throats, and carbuncles.05Jin Yin Hua + Mint: Soothe Liver and Relieve DepressionIn the hot summer weather, people often feel dizzy. Jin Yin Hua has heat-clearing and detoxifying effects, while mint cools the heart and lungs. Together, they can relieve headaches and dizziness, soothe the liver, and alleviate summer irritability.06Jin Yin Hua + Tangerine Peel: Moistening the Lungs and Stopping CoughCoughing in summer can last for ten days to half a month. Brewing Jin Yin Hua with tangerine peel can improve respiratory inflammation, with noticeable improvement in cough symptoms after 2-3 days of consumption.Dietary TherapyHoneysuckle and Radish Honey
Ingredients: 5g Jin Yin Hua, 500ml water, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Method: Peel and wash the radish, cut into pieces, mix with Jin Yin Hua and honey, place in a bowl, and steam until cooked. Consume once daily, divided into three portions.
Effects: It can disperse wind, moisten the lungs, and resolve phlegm to stop cough. Suitable for symptoms such as head and body pain, dry throat, and thirst.
Honeysuckle Drink
Ingredients: 5g Jin Yin Hua, 500ml water, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Method: Soak Jin Yin Hua in purified water for half an hour, then boil for 30 minutes, filter out the liquid, add rock sugar, and stir until dissolved before drinking.
Effects: This tea has heat-clearing and summer-heat relieving effects, effective for alleviating thirst and heat-related rashes in children. However, due to the cold nature of Jin Yin Hua, it should be avoided by those with spleen and stomach deficiency.
Winter Vine Stewed Pork
Ingredients: 30g Jin Yin Hua vine, 150g pork
Method:
Wash the Jin Yin Hua vine and wrap it in cloth, wash and cut the pork into pieces. Place the wrapped Jin Yin Hua vine and pork in a pot, add appropriate water, boil, and add seasonings to taste. After the meat is cooked, add salt and MSG to season, consume once daily.
Effects: It can clear heat and detoxify, suitable for symptoms such as wind-heat dampness, joint swelling and pain, and difficulty in movement.
Honeysuckle Pear and Lotus Root Soup
Ingredients: 15g Jin Yin Hua, 250g fresh pear, 200g fresh lotus root, appropriate amount of white sugar.
Method: Peel and slice the pear and lotus root. Boil Jin Yin Hua in water to extract the juice. Add the sliced pear and lotus root to the Jin Yin Hua juice, simmer for 30 minutes, then add white sugar to taste and stir well.
Effects: This soup has heat-clearing, detoxifying, and fluid-generating effects, effective for sore throat and boils caused by excessive internal heat. Due to the cold nature of the ingredients, it should be avoided by those with spleen and stomach deficiency.
Double Flower Drink
Ingredients: 50g Jin Yin Hua, 50g Chrysanthemum, 50g Hawthorn, 1 Jin of honey
Method: Boil Jin Yin Hua in water to extract the juice, then add glutinous rice and cook until half done, mix in the Jin Yin Hua juice, and continue cooking until it becomes porridge.
Effects: This formula can clear heat and detoxify, suitable for patients with wind-heat colds, chronic bronchitis, bacterial dysentery, and intestinal infections.
Contraindications
Jin Yin Hua is cold in nature and not suitable for long-term consumption, but it is suitable for use in hot summer weather to prevent dysentery. Those with a cold and deficient constitution and during menstruation should avoid it, as it may cause adverse reactions. Additionally, long-term consumption may lead to spleen and stomach deficiency, decreased appetite, and even abdominal pain and diarrhea.The hot summer has arrived, and while everyone is trying to find ways to cool off, why not try brewing a cup of Jin Yin Hua tea to lower your summer heat.
Editor: Zhu Yongdi Reviewer: Chen Qijian
This article is compiled from the China Traditional Chinese Medicine News and other sources, with images sourced from the internet. Please delete if infringing.
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