MEDICINAL APPLICATIONS OF HONEYSUCKLE FLOWERS AND LEAVES Jin yin hua, the most common species of honeysuckle used in Asia, is Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica). With over a hundred species worldwide, ranging in a wide arrange of sizes and colors (including red!) the plants are all in the Caprifoliacea family along with Sambucus (elder). According to…

Humulus Lupulus (Common Hop) is widely used in the beer industry, but a few people are aware of its medicinal goodness. They are used as a remedy for bacterial and fungal infections, stress and depression and sleeping disorders. Besides this, Humulus Lupulus is beneficial for individuals with diabetes, high cholesterol levels and for those who…

This herb is commonly used to treat coughing, sore throats, and bronchitis as well as being used as an expectorant and a digestive aid. Other less common uses are for treating dyspepsia, loss of appetite, bloating, and flatulence. Horehound is used in cough drops and candies as a means to sooth a sore throat or…

Horny goat weed is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is also known by its many botanical names, including Epimedium, and its Chinese name, yin yang huo. As a form of alternative medicine, the herb has been used to treat conditions from hay fever, to atherosclerosis, nerve pain fatigue, osteoporosis, and erectile dysfunction. There have…

The roots and rhizomes of this shrub contain numerous phytochemicals and nutrients that are used to maintain urinary tract health and kidney detox. Like many plants and herbs, the hydrangea is more than just a beautiful flowering plant. The roots and rhizomes of this shrub contain numerous phytochemicals and nutrients such as calcium, selenium, zinc,…

Hyssopus Officinalis, more commonly called Hyssop is a garden herb that belongs to the Lamiaceae or mint family. The Hyssop plants are native to Southern Europe and Central Asia. This herb not only has several medicinal properties, but is also used as a flavoring agent in vegetables, fish, salads, meats and sweets. The oil contained…

Iceland moss is used for treating irritation of the mouth and throat, loss of appetite, common cold, dry cough, bronchitis, indigestion, fevers, lung disease, kidney and bladder complaints, and the tendency toward infection. Constituents include about 50% water-soluble polysaccharides, including lichenin, a linear cellulose-like polymer of b-D-glucose, and isolichenin, a linear starch-like polymer of a-D-glucose…

Indian warrior is not a well-known plant but is gaining more attention as a sacred and useful plant medicine. With buds similar to those of the Cannabaceae family in which hops and cannabis fall under, it certainly has a very unique ascetic. The buds of the flower are of a deep magenta color. Its Latin…

Because of its naturally soothing and demulcent properties, Irish moss is often used as a skin softener in commercial cosmetic products and lotions. Irish moss supports skin's natural moisture barrier and keeps harmful, drying external elements out and beneficial moisture in. It supports the skin's ability to retain vital moisture and essential lipids and helps…

Ivy extracts are part of current cough medicines.[35] In the past, the leaves and berries were taken orally as an expectorant to treat cough and bronchitis.[36] In 1597, the British herbalist John Gerard recommended water infused with ivy leaves as a wash for sore or watering eyes.[37] The leaves can cause severe contact dermatitis in…

Knotweed is used for swelling (inflammation) of the main airways in the lung (bronchitis), cough, sore throat, a mild form of gum disease (gingivitis), and other conditions In addition to the popular antioxidant Resveratrol, Japanese Knotweed also contains a chemical known as emodin. Emodin has the ability to regulate bowel motility among other things. The…