The Most Beautiful Chinese Herb
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle (Jīn Yín Huā), is the flower bud of the plant from the Caprifoliaceae family. It has long been regarded as the first flower tea of summer for clearing heat, relieving summer heat, and dispelling dampness, earning it the title of “the first flower of summer.”
Herb Name: Honeysuckle
Also known as: Lonicera, Luoyuan flower, Silver flower, Double flower, Golden vine flower, Double calyx flower, Gold flower, Erbao flower.
Taste and Properties: Sweet, Cold.
Functions
Effects
Clears heat and detoxifies, reduces inflammation and swelling. It is primarily used for treating exterior wind-heat or febrile diseases, heatstroke, heat-toxicity dysentery, carbuncles, sore throats, and various infectious diseases.
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Three Major Benefits of Drinking Honeysuckle
1. Treats Wind-Heat Cold
If you catch a wind-heat cold in summer, don’t rush to take medicine; brew a cup of honeysuckle tea. Generally, after drinking it 3-4 times, you will see improvement.
2. Treats Summer Diarrhea
With the abundance of cold foods in summer, diarrhea and gastroenteritis can easily occur. Drinking honeysuckle tea not only kills bacteria and stops diarrhea but also enhances gastrointestinal resistance.
3. Treats Sore Throat
When experiencing a sore throat, doctors often recommend drinking more water. Adding honeysuckle to your water can help you recover without needing medication; usually, after 2-3 days of drinking, you will feel better.
Ten Wonderful Uses of Honeysuckle
1. Honeysuckle + Red Dates: Nourishes Qi and Blood
Nine out of ten women suffer from insufficient Qi and blood, especially in summer when appetite decreases. Brewing honeysuckle with red dates not only replenishes Qi and blood but also improves complexion, making the face look more radiant.
2. Honeysuckle + Rock Candy: Refreshes and Stimulates the Mind
In hot summer, people often feel lethargic and unfocused. Drinking honeysuckle with rock candy not only refreshes the mind and improves concentration but also clears internal heat, reducing minor summer ailments.
3. Honeysuckle + Rose: Removes Spots and Whitens Skin
With strong summer sun exposure, spots can easily form. Drinking honeysuckle with rose can promote the decomposition of melanin and whiten the skin.
4. Honeysuckle + Chrysanthemum: Reduces Eye Bags
Staying up late in summer can lead to fine lines, dark circles, and eye bags. Regularly drinking honeysuckle with chrysanthemum tea can clear the liver and brighten the eyes, improving dark circles and eye bags.
5. Honeysuckle + Hawthorn: Alleviates Menstrual Cramps and Aids Weight Loss
For those suffering from menstrual cramps, honeysuckle with hawthorn can not only alleviate pain but also help with gynecological inflammation. Hawthorn can remove internal blood stasis and improve blood circulation, thus aiding in weight loss. However, those with a cold constitution should limit their intake.
6. Honeysuckle + Forsythia: Detoxifies and Relieves Itching
In summer, dermatitis and eczema can cause skin itching. Drinking honeysuckle with forsythia, where honeysuckle clears heat and detoxifies and forsythia dispels dampness and relieves itching, creates a powerful combination with noticeable effects.
7. Honeysuckle + Goji Berries: Protects Eyes and Brightens Vision
Honeysuckle clears internal heat and removes red veins from the eyes; goji berries nourish the liver and kidneys, clear the liver, and brighten the eyes. Together, they can help keep our eyes clear and bright.
8. Honeysuckle + Honey: Clears Heat and Prevents Acne
Honeysuckle can clear heat and detoxify, while honey also has detoxifying properties and moisturizes the skin. The combination of honeysuckle and honey can prevent summer heat and acne.
9. Honeysuckle + Mint: Soothes Liver and Relieves Dizziness
In hot summer weather, headaches and dizziness can easily occur. Drinking honeysuckle with mint not only alleviates headaches and dizziness but also soothes the liver and relieves summer irritability.
10. Honeysuckle + Tangerine Peel: Clears Heat, Reduces Fire, and Moistens the Lungs
Summer coughs due to lung heat can be persistent, sometimes lasting over half a month. Drinking honeysuckle with tangerine peel can improve respiratory inflammation, and generally, after 2-3 days of continuous drinking, noticeable improvement can be seen.
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