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Honeysuckle - Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae)

[Source] Jin Yin Hua - the flower bud of Lonicera japonica Thunb., L. hyppglauca Miq. and L. confusa DC., family Caprifoliaceae.

[Function] Jin Yin Hua clears heat and alleviates toxicity, disperses wind and heat, eliminates summer-heat.

[Application] Jin Yin Hua is used for common cold due to wind-heat, often used for carbuncle and most suitable for yang syndrome of heat-toxin type. Jin Yin Hua is also used for sore throat, heat rash etc.

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