Evidence supporting the use of: Japanese Honeysuckle
For the health condition: Bites and Stings

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is known as "Jin Yin Hua." Traditionally, it is used for its purported heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, which are believed to be beneficial in treating conditions related to toxins and inflammation, such as bites and stings. The flowers are often applied topically or made into decoctions thought to reduce swelling, redness, and pain associated with insect bites and other minor skin irritations.

Scientific research on Japanese Honeysuckle has primarily focused on its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Some studies have identified active compounds such as chlorogenic acid and luteolin, which may contribute to these effects. However, direct clinical evidence supporting its efficacy specifically for bites and stings is limited to anecdotal and traditional accounts rather than robust, controlled studies. Most of the available data are in vitro or animal studies exploring general anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial action, rather than targeted trials for bites and stings.

In summary, the use of Japanese Honeysuckle for treating bites and stings is justified by traditional use, with a modest evidence rating reflecting the gap between historical practice and modern clinical validation for this specific indication.

More about Japanese Honeysuckle
More about Bites and Stings

Other ingredients used for Bites and Stings

aloe vera
basil
beta caryophyllene
beta-pinene
betel
bisabolol
black cumin
black walnut
bасора
chamomile
citrus oil
turmeric
curcumin
echinacea purpurea
goldenseal
green tea
hemp oil
horseradish
honeysuckle
lavender
mustard seed
oregano
phenolic acids
plantain
rosemary
sage
schizonepeta
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
vitamin C
vitamin E
zinc
bentonite
chickweed
xanthium (cockleburs)
papaya
shen-chu
mugwort
neem tree
nut grass
clerodendrum indicum
paederia foetida
blackboard tree
boxthorne
buckthorn
lemongrass
siler root
fern
zanthoxylum
eucalyptus
wintergreen
camphor oil
menthol oil
paw paw
herbal blend (proprietary)
melaleuca alternifolia
geranium
arnica
Ash
Avens
Asclepias cordifolia
Angel's Trumpet
Ardisia
Angelica
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
Aconite
Adrenergic amines
American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
Alsonia scholaris
Asteracea
Abuta
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Bee Propolis
Babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Black-Eyed Susan
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Brazillian peppertree
Bisabolene
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Black root
Borneol
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Colloidal Silver
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Curcumen
Cedar
Centipeda
Castile Soap
Cocklebur
Copaiba Oil
Citronella
Devil's Club
Dichrostachys glomerata
European Elder
Erodium cicutarium
Eclipta
Echinacea
Emu Oil
Essential Oil Blend
Eupatorium
Euphorbia
European-Five Finger Grass
Eugenol
Fomes fomentarius
Fang-Feng
Ficus religiosa
Fleabane
Fir
Gnaphalium
gamma-terpinene
Giant Blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Gallotannin
Guazuma ulmifolia
Mustard
Spikenard
Vervain

Products containing Japanese Honeysuckle

We currently have no products on Caring Sunshine that contain this ingredient.