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| Lonicerae japonicae | |||
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| Name | |||
| Honeysuckle flowers | |||
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Lonicerae japonicae |
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| Other Names | |||
| Honeysuckle flowers, Jin yin hua, lonicera | |||
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| Flowers | |||
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Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, anti-microbial. This herb has broad-spectrum antibiotic properties and can be used for all infections and inflammations. It is especially effective when the infection is in the respiratory tract; but is also effective for some gastrointestinal tract inflammations. It is useful for fevers, the common cold, sore throat, and influenza. |
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| Dosage | |||
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6-15 grams; large doses (up to 60 grams) can be used effectively and safely in severe cases under the supervision of a qualified professional. |
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| Safety | |||
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This herb should not be used by those with weakness in the spleen/stomach system when there is cold or diarrhea. It should be used carefully when there are sores due to qi or yin deficiency. |
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