Lonicerae Folium Cum Caulis

JP Nindo (忍冬)

CN Ren Dong Teng / rěndōngténg (忍冬藤)

EN Japanese Honeysuckle Stem and Leaf

Material Leaf, Twig

Nature Cool

Flavor Sweet

Meridians Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach

Origin

Dried leaves and stems of Lonicera japonica Thunb. (Caprifoliaceae).

Key Constituents

Loganin, lonicerin, chlorogenic acid, luteolin, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, flavonoids, iridoid glycosides.

Traditional Functions

Clears heat and toxins, dispels wind, unblocks the channels and collaterals.

Traditional Terms

清熱解毒, 祛風通絡

Traditional Uses

Sores, abscesses and other suppurative skin conditions, inflammatory urinary tract conditions, painful joints, rheumatic pain, and restricted movement.

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