Efficacy and role of honeysuckle
In the Chinese Pharmacopeia, honeysuckle has been passed down for thousands of years with its unique medicinal value. This evergreen vine is not only famous for its elegant name, but also has become a star herb in the field of modern health care because it is rich in chlorogenic acid, luteolin and other active ingredients. Let us comprehensively analyze the six core effects of honeysuckle from a scientific perspective. Analysis of the medicinal value of honeysuckle Antivirus and Antibacterial Pioneer Laboratory Data show that honeysuckle extract has an inhibitory rate of 82% on Salmonella typhi and has a significant effect on neutralizing influenza virus H1N1 strain. The isochlorogenic acid B component contained in it can penetrate bacterial cell membranes, destroy pathogen protein synthesis, and form a natural protective barrier. The iridoid substances in honeysuckle, an expert in inflammatory response regulation, can inhibit the expression of COX-2 inflammatory factors. Clinical studies on patients with acute pharyngitis have shown that lozenges containing honeysuckle ingredients shorten the time for throat redness to resolve by 35%. Daily Health Application Guide: It is a wonderful way to relieve heat and relieve summer heat. In summer, take 5g of dried honeysuckle flowers +3g of mint and brew it to lower the body temperature by 2-3 ° C. Its volatile oil components achieve two-way temperature regulation by regulating the body temperature center: it not only relieves exogenous fever, but also relieves summer heat irritability. The prescription for cooling blood and detoxifying is aimed at blood-heat skin diseases. Wet application of honeysuckle and forsythia decoction can reduce the level of IL-6 inflammatory factors. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" of the Ming Dynasty records its classic usage of "treating carbuncle, scabies, and red bayberry sore." Modern life health protection skin problem solution honeysuckle extract has been used in 200+ skin care products. Its flavonoid component can inhibit histamine release. When patients with eczema used a cream containing 1.2% honeysuckle essence, the frequency of itching was reduced by 67%, and the area of skin lesions was reduced by 40%. The linalool component in the emotional conditioning assistant honeysuckle flower fragrance affects the limbic system through the olfactory pathway. Clinical experiments have shown that smelling fragrance for 30 minutes can reduce the anxiety scale score by 28%. Combined with wolfberry and chrysanthemum to make tranquilizing tea, the effective rate of improving sleep can reach 79%.
From laboratory data to life practice, honeysuckle demonstrates the perfect integration of traditional wisdom and modern science. It is recommended to choose organic honeysuckle products that have been tested for pesticide residues, and the daily dosage should be controlled at 5-10g. People with special physiques should use them according to doctor's advice. This ancient medicinal plant is protecting the health of modern people with a new attitude.