Japanese honeysuckle buds

Indication of Japanese honeysuckle buds

Against certain infectious diseases that cause irritation and painful swellings in :

• Chest
• Throat
• Eyes
• Intestine (intestinal abscess)

At the onset of hay fever and other disorders with the following symptoms :

• Fever
• Headache
• Red eyes
• Sore eyes
• Irritated and dry throat

For certain disorders of the intestines and bladder :

• Dysentery
• Intestinal infection
• Urinary incontinence
• Painful urinary dysfunction
• Cystitis

Properties according to Chinese medicine

• Clarifies heat
• Reduces fire – toxic*
• Dispels wind-heat
• Clarifies moisture – heat in the lower hearth

*In Chinese medicine the word toxic refers to infectious diseases.

Instructions for use and dosage

Place 10g of Japanese honeysuckle buds in a tall cup. Pour simmering spring water on top and fill the cup to 90% (about 200-250ml). Put a lid on and let infuse for 10 minutes.

Japanese honeysuckle bud combinations :

– When irritation and swelling due to infectious disease, mix with licorice (Gan Cao)

– In case of prolonged exposure to the sun (heat wave) causing symptoms of excessive heat or sometimes cold, thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, dark urine, combine with chrysanthemum flowers (Ju Hua) and lotus leaves (He Ye).

– During wind-heat attacking the lung, marked by coughing (with yellow phlegm) and thirst, honeysuckle buds can be combined with chrysanthemum flowers (Ju Hua) and Chinese mint (Bo He).

Contraindication:

Japanese honeysuckle buds are contraindicated for people with frequent cold hands and/or feet, digestive problems, distension and/or abdominal pain after meals, heavy and clear nasal discharge, loose stools or diarrhea.

Also:
– Do not drink if you are allergic to flowers in general.
– Do not drink if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.