Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), scientifically known as Lonicera japonica, is a semi-evergreen climbing plant belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Honeysuckle has a sweet taste and a cold nature, and it possesses properties such as clearing heat and detoxifying, dispersing wind-heat, soothing the throat, and alleviating summer heat and irritability. So, what precautions should be taken … Read more
Click the blueFollow us Understanding Two Medicinal Herbs Each Week: Honeysuckle Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), a traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried flower buds or early flowers of the plant Lonicera japonica, which belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. This plant is widely distributed in East China, Central South, Southwest, as well as in Hebei, … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us In health preservation, flower tea is a popular choice, and today we discuss Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle). The name comes from the Compendium of Materia Medica, derived from its growth characteristics. Additionally, Jin Yin Hua is widely referred to by TCM experts as the “King of Herbs.” It … Read more
Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb, commonly found in many formulas and often used as a tea. During my visit back home in May, I discovered a patch of honeysuckle on the hillside, feeling as if I had found a treasure. However, most of the flowers I saw were … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us! Do you know what this beautiful flower is called? This is Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), a commonly used medicinal herb in our daily lives. The Origin of the Name “Honeysuckle” There is a little story behind the name “Honeysuckle”. It is said that during Zhuge Liang’s (诸葛亮) … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Encyclopedia Honeysuckle ·Honeysuckle· Category Clearing Heat Herbs – Heat-Clearing and Detoxifying Herbs Source It consists of the dried flower buds or newly opened flowers of the plants from the Caprifoliaceae family, including Lonicera japonica Thunb., L. hypoglauca Miq., L. confusa DC., or L. dasystyla Rehd. Related Names Rén Dōng Huā (忍冬花) (“Honeysuckle … Read more
Daoist Physician Lao Ding Discusses Medical PrinciplesObserving and Practicing in Daily LifeClick the phonetic symbol above to listen, or log in to “Ximalaya” to searchHoneysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), blooms from late March to April and continues into summer, with a faint fragrance and red-tipped flowers. When first opened, the flowers are white, turning yellow after … Read more
Initially blooming silver, then gold Double flowers grow together, silver and gold This refers to the “First Flower of Summer” Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) Honeysuckle is truly a treasure. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Jin Yin Hua has clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and reducing swelling effects, which are significantly effective for colds, … Read more
Clickthe blue text to follow us Daily Herb Study Jin Yin Hua Clears Heat One Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Also known as: Jin Yin Teng (Lonicera japonica), Yin Teng, Er Se Hua Teng, Er Bao Teng, You Zhuan Teng, Zi Feng Teng, Yuan Yang Teng, Er Hua, Ren Dong. Properties and Channels: Sweet, … Read more
Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua)Source This product is the dried flower buds or newly opened flowers of the plant Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle). Aliases Jin Hua, Yin Hua, Jin Yin Hua, Jin Teng Hua, Ren Dong Hua, Shuang Hua, Er Hua, Er Bao Hua Origin Mainly produced in Shandong and Henan, cultivated in most regions of the … Read more