What are the effects and functions of honeysuckle tea

When we talk about honeysuckle, we will think of small yellow flowers. Some honeysuckle are white and have a floral fragrance. When you encounter large pieces of honeysuckle, the fragrance will be stronger and can refresh you. Many people make honeysuckle tea, but they don't know its efficacy and function, and just drink it according to the most basic behavior. In order to let more people know honeysuckle, we need to analyze its efficacy and function. So what are the efficacy and function of honeysuckle tea?

1. Anti-pathogenic microbial effect: In vitro experiments have shown that flowers and vines have a certain inhibitory effect on a variety of pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, hemolytic Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Shigella dysenteriae, Vibrio cholerae, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi, etc., and are also effective against Pneumococcus, meningococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Water extract is stronger than decoction, and leaf decoction is stronger than flower decoction. If used together with Forsythia suspensa, the antibacterial range can be complementary; when used together with penicillin, it can enhance the antibacterial effect of penicillin against drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which may be a synergistic effect in inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria.

2. Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects: Intraperitoneal injection of 0.25g/kg honeysuckle extract can inhibit carrageenan-induced foot swelling in rats. It has also been reported that 30-40g/kg of honeysuckle injection can reduce the severity of egg white-induced foot swelling. Intraperitoneal injection of 8g/kg of honeysuckle extract, twice a day for 6 consecutive days, also has obvious anti-exudative and anti-proliferative effects on rat croton oil granuloma. Early reports showed that honeysuckle had a significant antipyretic effect. However, intravenous injection of cholera vaccine, Bacillus subtilis, and grass subtilis extract into rabbit ears induced fever. It was not confirmed that oral administration of 5g/kg honeysuckle decoction had an antipyretic effect. It is believed that this may be related to the different honeysuckle preparations and dosages used or the tolerance of rabbits.

3. Strengthening immune function: When the honeysuckle decoction is diluted to a concentration of 1:1280, it can still promote the phagocytic function of white blood cells. Intraperitoneal injection of honeysuckle injection into mice also significantly promoted the phagocytic function of inflammatory cells.

4. Central nervous system excitatory effect: Various experimental methods such as electric shock and cage rotation have proven that oral administration of chlorogenic acid can cause central nervous system excitation in rats, mice and other animals. Its effect intensity is 1/6 of that of caffeine. There is no additive or reinforcing effect when the two are used together.

5. Lipid-lowering effect: Oral administration of 2.5 g/kg of honeysuckle to rats can reduce intestinal cholesterol absorption and lower plasma cholesterol levels. In vitro experiments also found that honeysuckle can combine with cholesterol, but Simiao Yong'an Decoction (honeysuckle, Scrophularia, Angelica, and Licorice) was used to treat experimental atherosclerosis in rabbits. No effect on lowering blood lipids and aortic wall cholesterol content was observed.

The above is an analysis of the effects and functions of honeysuckle tea. When we understand its effects and functions, we need to drink honeysuckle correctly, and we must also master the way of making tea. There are many ways to make tea. We usually make tea in the most basic way, just use boiling water to make it. However, to make delicious tea, you need to master a lot of skills, so that the brewed tea will be sweeter and its taste can be savored.