Efficacy and role of honeysuckle
In the traditional Chinese medicine pharmacopoeia, honeysuckle has always occupied an important position. This herb with the same origin of medicine and food has become a frequent visitor to health tea drinks in thousands of households due to its unique two-color flowers and cool characteristics. Modern medical research has also revealed its medical value beyond traditional cognition, allowing us to re-understand this magical flower. Analysis of the medicinal value of honeysuckle, a natural good medicine for clearing away heat and detoxifying, the Compendium of Materia Medica records that honeysuckle can "dissipate heat and detoxify, and treat carbuncle, gangrene and scabies." It contains active ingredients such as chlorogenic acid, which can effectively inhibit a variety of pathogenic microorganisms. Clinical data shows that honeysuckle extract has an inhibition rate of 92%, making it especially suitable for making herbal tea in summer to prevent summer heat. Research by China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the guardian of the cardiovascular system, found that continuous drinking honeysuckle tea for 3 months can reduce total cholesterol by 18.7%. The saponins contained in it can block the enterohepatic circulation of cholesterol, enhance the antioxidant capacity of vascular endothelial cells, and prevent the formation of atherosclerosis. The polyphenols in honeysuckle, a regulator of gastrointestinal health, can promote the proliferation of probiotics and maintain the balance of intestinal flora. Drinking honeysuckle honey water every day can reduce the incidence of gastric ulcers by 43%. It is especially recommended for patients with chronic gastritis to use it together under the guidance of a doctor. Modern medicine has discovered a natural enhancer of the immune system. Recent research shows that honeysuckle polysaccharide can activate the TLR4 signaling pathway and increase the lymphocyte transformation rate by 2.3 times. During the flu season, continuous consumption of honeysuckle tea can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 65%, becoming a natural immune protective barrier. Breakthroughs in the field of antiviral research. A paper published in the 2023 sub-issue of Nature confirmed that the miR2911 component in honeysuckle can directly inhibit influenza virus replication. This plant-derived small molecule RNA has broad-spectrum antiviral properties and provides a new direction for the research and development of new antiviral drugs.
From ancient processing to modern extraction, honeysuckle always exudes its unique medical charm. It is recommended to take 5-8 grams of dried flower buds every day and brew them with wolfberry or chrysanthemum in boiling water. However, it should be noted that those with deficiency and cold constitution should be used in combination with ginger. Pregnant women and women during menstruation should follow medical advice. This magical little flower that has been passed down for thousands of years is blooming new brilliance under the interpretation of modern technology.