Lonicera uses and benefits

Honeysuckle offers several benefits for the skin, including its ability to soothe inflammation, protect against sun damage, and promote healthy skin tone. It’s also known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

The flower extracts have been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels and are antibacterial, antiviral and tuberculostatic. Externally, the flowers are applied as a wash to skin inflammations, infectious rashes and sores.

Honeysuckle is used for digestive disorders including pain and swelling (inflammation) of the small intestine (enteritis) and dysentery; upper respiratory tract infections including colds, influenza, swine flu, and pneumonia; other viral and bacterial infections; swelling of the brain (encephalitis); fever; boils; and sores. Honeysuckle is also used for urinary disorders, headache, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. Some people use it to promote sweating, as a laxative, to counteract poisoning, and for birth control.

Honeysuckle is sometimes applied to the skin for inflammation and itching, and to kill germs.

• Fruits from the honeysuckle vine are rich in phenolic compounds ranging from anthocyanins to antioxidants, which are powerful for your health in numerous ways
• European honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) are the two main honeysuckle types, Japanese honeysuckle having been used historically in Chinese medicine to treat a variety of maladies
• Honeysuckle fruit is rich in phenolic compounds comparable to those in blackberries, currants and blueberries, which a recent study says makes them a “valuable component of a healthy diet”
• Chemoprevention, mitochondrial energy metabolism and the scavenging of reactive oxygen species (ROS) are some of the dramatic benefits the compounds in honeysuckle in all of its forms can relate to your health
• Besides being antibacterial, antimicrobial and antibiotic, honeysuckle oil is used in numerous applications; you can use it for cleaning, bathing, aromatherapy and treating infections, which helps demonstrate how powerful it is

Anti-inflammatory and Soothing:
Honeysuckle extract is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds that can help soothe irritated skin and reduce redness, making it beneficial for conditions like eczema and rosacea.
Sun Protection:
The antioxidants in honeysuckle can help protect the skin from sun damage and premature aging by neutralizing free radicals.
Antimicrobial Properties:
Honeysuckle has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help cleanse the skin and prevent infections.
Skin Hydration:
Honeysuckle extract can help lock in moisture, keeping the skin well-hydrated and preventing dryness.
Improved Skin Tone:
Honeysuckle can help brighten dull skin and promote a more even skin tone.
Natural Preservative:
Honeysuckle is often used as a natural preservative in skincare products due to its antimicrobial properties.
Potential for Treating Acne:
Some studies suggest that honeysuckle can help reduce the appearance of spots and blemishes, potentially due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.