Honeysuckle Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Honeysuckle is the common name for a group of plants from the Lonicera genus, which consists of about 180 species. Honeysuckle plants grow in temperate regions including Southern Asia and Northern Africa. Teas and oils made from honeysuckle plants are used for medicinal purposes.^1,2

Honeysuckle Health Uses and Health Benefits

Honeysuckle flowers are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, most commonly as a natural cold and flu remedy. Honeysuckle tea is taken to help reduce related symptoms, including fever, sore throat and cough. Honeysuckle varieties have also shown antibacterial properties that helped treat bronchitis in children. Because of honeysuckle oil’s pleasant scent, it can be used in aromatherapy to lift mood and alleviate stress.^2,3

References

1. https://www.britannica.com/plant/honeysuckle
2. https://articles.mercola.com/herbs-spices/honeysuckle.aspx 
3. https://draxe.com/honeysuckle/