Honeysuckle belongs to the genus Lonicera in the family Caprifoliaceae, a genus of about 180 species, mostly ornamental tropical or climbing vines, widely distributed in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Eurasia and North Africa, especially in China. Honeysuckle can be a climbing (climbing) or bushy type, and climbing varieties are often used to cover fences or trellises. The leaves are usually opposite and oval in shape, some varieties are evergreen, and some are deciduous.
1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory Mechanism of action: Honeysuckle extract has an inhibitory or killing effect on a variety of pathogenic bacteria (such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Shigella dysenteriae, pneumococcus, etc.), can inhibit bacterial reproduction and toxin release, and reduce inflammatory reactions.
Application scenarios: It can be used to treat respiratory infections (such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis), skin infections (such as furuncles, carbuncles), intestinal infections, etc., especially suitable for inflammatory diseases caused by bacterial infections.
2. Antiviral
Mechanism of action: It has a certain inhibitory effect on influenza virus, herpes virus, new coronavirus (in vitro studies show), etc., and can interfere with the adsorption, invasion or replication of viruses.
Application scenarios: It is common in the auxiliary treatment of viral colds and viral pneumonia, and can also be used to prevent viral infections (such as the peak period of influenza).
3. Clearing heat and detoxifying, evacuating wind-heat
Theory of traditional Chinese medicine: Honeysuckle is sweet and cold, and belongs to the lung, heart, and stomach meridians. It is traditionally used to treat wind-heat colds, fever caused by warm diseases, and bloody diarrhea caused by heat toxins. The extract retains this property and can relieve "heat syndrome" symptoms such as fever, sore throat, dry mouth and tongue, and yellow urine.
Modern application: It is often used in Chinese patent medicines such as Ganmao Ling Granules and Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid, and can also be used as a health product ingredient to reduce internal heat and regulate the body's thermal balance.
IV. Antioxidation and immunomodulation
Antioxidation: Ingredients such as chlorogenic acid and luteolin have strong antioxidant capacity, which can remove free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative damage, delay cell aging, and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases (such as cardiovascular disease and cancer).
Immunomodulation: It can enhance the phagocytic function of macrophages, promote lymphocyte proliferation, and improve the body's immunity. It is suitable for people with low immunity (such as the elderly and sub-healthy people).
V. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
Mechanism of action: By inhibiting the synthesis and release of inflammatory factors (such as prostaglandins and interleukins), it reduces the redness, swelling, heat and pain of the inflammatory site, and has a certain relieving effect on mild to moderate pain (such as toothache and joint pain).
Application scenarios: topical preparations (such as ointments and gels) can be used to treat dermatitis and eczema; oral administration can help relieve the inflammatory symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
VI. Other effects
Protecting the liver and promoting bile secretion: Animal experiments have shown that honeysuckle extract can protect liver cells, promote bile secretion, and have a certain repair effect on liver damage (such as alcoholic liver damage).
Lowering blood lipids and blood sugar: Some studies have shown that its active ingredients may regulate lipid metabolism, improve insulin resistance, and assist in controlling blood sugar and blood lipids (further clinical verification is required).
Skin care: Due to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, it is added to skin care products (such as toners and masks) to improve acne, sensitive skin, dull skin and other problems.
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