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Source of validity: Traditional
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Honeysuckle (most commonly referring to Lonicera japonica) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), primarily for its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic (“heat-clearing”), and detoxifying properties. In TCM, honeysuckle is an ingredient in several herbal formulas used to treat symptoms categorized under “internal heat” or “yin deficiency,” which may overlap with menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. However, the direct use of honeysuckle specifically for hot flashes is not well-documented in either Chinese or Western herbal traditions. There are no high-quality clinical trials or robust scientific studies that validate its efficacy for hot flashes or menopausal symptoms. Most references to honeysuckle’s use in this context are based on traditional practices or its inclusion in multi-herb formulations intended for broader symptom relief. The plausible mechanism, if any, is related to its purported anti-inflammatory or cooling effects, but this remains speculative. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for its use in managing symptoms related to “heat,” evidence specific to hot flashes is weak, and scientific validation is lacking.

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