Honeysuckle: A Comprehensive Overview

Honeysuckle: A Comprehensive Overview

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

The Efficacy and Functions of Honeysuckle: Best Combinations for Use

The Efficacy and Functions of Honeysuckle: Best Combinations for Use

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