Since 659 AD, traditional Chinese medicine has considered honeysuckle one of the most important herbs for releasing poisons from & clearing heat from the body.
The three main parts of the honeysuckle plant that are used medicinally are the flowers,flower buds & stems.The flowers are traditionally used to make syrup that has been used as an expectorant for bad coughs,asthma & as a diuretic.
Honeysuckle is used by herbalists for:
Detoxicate; Clears away toxic substances.
Kills or inhibits the action of germs.
Cools & reduces fever & heat.
Reduces ulcers, swell, sore throat, skin infection.
Clears the lungs & strengthens general health.
The flowers can be infused to create a hot tea that can operate as an expectorant.Honeysuckle is often combined with other herbs,including cowslip & mulberry to create a healing tea that is used to treat coughs & mild symptoms of asthma.
Because it is a natural antibiotic,honeysuckle can also be used to treat infections caused by staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria.Honeysuckle should be used for acute conditions, & is not meant to be used in the treatment of chronic illnesses.
External use for irritation & infections.Honeysuckle is useful in alleviating rashes ranging from skin diseases to poison oak.For these types of skin ailments, honeysuckle is best used as a poultice.For cuts & abrasions that may become infected,a honeysuckle infusion may be applied externally.
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