Honeysuckle Flower 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Honeysuckle Flower – 100 g ($26.99), 50 g ($16.99), 25 g ($9.99)

Benefits:
Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant  Not all honeysuckle berries are safe to consume, but Lonicera caerulea has edible berries that research studies show to have powerful and impressive health properties. For starters, they are very high in disease-fighting antioxidants. Another 2017 study using animals published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry points toward the ability of Lonicera caerulea berry polyphenols to modulate inflammation, which can equate to many more potential benefits since we know that inflammation is at the root of most diseases.

Immune, Antiviral  The Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is a variety commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has yellow-white flowers and black berries. In a 2018 research study, these honeysuckle berries demonstrated their ability to aid immune system function. The berries were able to act as an immunomodulatory agent for immunosuppressed mice subjects and significantly increased natural killer cell activity. Natural killer cells (also known as NK cells) are a type of white blood cell that have the ability to kill off viruses as well as tumor cells.

Oral Health  Honeysuckles are sometimes an ingredient in natural gargles and mouthwashes due to their astringent and antibacterial properties. To create a homemade mouthwash, you can combine and boil two cups of water with a half cup of fresh honeysuckle leaves. Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for five additional minutes. Of course, don’t put the mixture in your mouth until it has completely cooled down.

Diabetes  A research study published in 2015 reveals how honeysuckle may hold the potential to help people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers administered Lonicera japonica to diabetic rats for four weeks at dose of 100 mg/kg. After four weeks of this treatment, Lonicera japonica decreased high blood glucose levels and insulin resistance in the animal subjects. Overall, the study results show the anti-diabetic effects of this variety of honeysuckle in type 2 diabetic rats.

Another research study published in 2014 demonstrates how Lonicera japonica possesses potent anti-inflammatory abilities that can help to reduce the severity of diabetic nephropathy. The flowering aerial parts inhibited the problematic inflammatory response that leads to the nephropathy.

Arthritis  It appears that the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of honeysuckle mentioned earlier make it a natural remedy that may be able to help people suffering from arthritis. A research study published in The Journal of Functional Foods highlights the phenolic compounds found in the berries of the Lonicera caerulea plant.

This study orally administered Lonicera caerulea to animal subjects with adjuvant-induced arthritis and observed a suppression in the production of inflammatory enzymes in the spleen. Beneficial antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were also recovered after administration, while transaminases (often referred to as liver enzymes) were inhibited. This is significant since elevated liver enzymes are often found in patients with various types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

Skin – Inflammation, Collagen, Anti-aging, Insect Repel, UV Prot. Experience the calming power of Honeysuckle Oil and let it potentially reduce redness in the skin. This luxurious oil has potent anti-inflammatory effects, making it an ideal remedy for soothing irritated skin and combating inflammation-related conditions. Whether you’re dealing with minor redness or other inflammatory skin issues, Honeysuckle Oil may provide relief, promoting a more balanced and radiant complexion.

The Lonicera japonica plant are rich in polyphenols, which are naturally occurring compounds found in plants. They exhibit powerful antioxidant activity, which helps to shield your skin from free radical damage. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause oxidative stress, leading to premature aging and dull skin. Therefore, Honeysuckle Oil may help to prevent skin damage from environmental factors like UV rays and pollution, leading to healthier, more youthful-looking skin.

Beyond its delightful fragrance, Honeysuckle Oil offers potent antibacterial properties. The leaves of the Honeysuckle plant contain several bioactive phenolic compounds that have the ability to inhibit the growth of certain types of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. These findings highlight the potential of Honeysuckle Oil to protect your skin against bacteria, promoting a clearer, healthier complexion.

Although the research is in its preliminary stages, laboratory experiments have explored the potential of Honeysuckle plant to treat wounds. The findings revealed that this herb demonstrated antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity, playing a significant role in tissue regeneration and wound healing. Notably, the topical application of these extracts stimulated the production of fibroblasts, which are connective tissues responsible for collagen synthesis and skin repair. Considering these findings, Honeysuckle could have the potential to be a therapeutic agent for minor skin irritations and may aid in the recovery of wounds.

Research has shown that Honeysuckle Oil contains insecticidal chemicals, including patchouli alcohol – an organic compound commonly found in Patchouli Essential Oil. These chemical compounds demonstrate remarkable ability in repelling insects, particularly mosquitoes. As a result, these findings showcase the potential of Honeysuckle Oil as a natural solution for mosquito control, offering a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemical insect repellents.

Honeysuckle holds promising potential for its anti-aging effects. One of its key components, chlorogenic acid, plays a crucial role in combating the aging process. According to a recent research study, chlorogenic acid exhibits anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties by reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and pro-inflammatory molecules. By doing so, it effectively shields against oxidative stress and inflammation, common contributors to aging. Therefore, Honeysuckle may be a natural ingredient for anti-aging skincare formulations and overall skin health.

Honeysuckle has shown promising properties in providing UV protection. One research study reported that wool coated with Honeysuckle exhibited significantly enhanced UV protection compared to untreated wool. This observation suggests that Honeysuckle compounds, when applied to materials like wool, can act as a protective barrier against UV radiation, offering defense against sun damage. With these findings, Honeysuckle Oil may possess properties that make it a potential ingredient for developing UV-protective fabrics or coatings.

Natural Scent
The scent of honeysuckles is an amazing natural perfume. It can be hard to find a pure honeysuckle essential oil, but if you can find one, it makes for an incredible personal scent mixed with a little carrier oil like coconut oil. It’s also an uplifting addition to diffusers, baths and DIY cleaning products and linen sprays.

Botanical Name: Lonicera japonica
English: Honeysuckle, Golden-and-silver honeysuckle, Japanese honeysuckle
Also, known as: 金银花, Jin Yin Hua
Habitat: Asia
Origin: China
Parts Used: Dried flower bud

General Information:
Honeysuckle is an evergreen bush native to Asia. The bush grows to a height of about 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters), has blue-green leaves and highly fragrant white, pink, or yellow tubular flowers. The small honeysuckle berries are poisonous to humans. The Lonicera japonica variety has white or purple flowers that develop into black fruit. Honeysuckle flowers are also eaten as food. It is used as an ingredient in dishes such as Honeysuckle Pound Cake or Honeysuckle syrup.

 

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. SO you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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