Herbal Information for Honeysuckle Flowers in Certified Organic Cut Form
Common Name: Honeysuckle Flower
Botanical Name: Lonicera Japonica Flos
Pin Yin Name: Jin Yin Hua, You Ji Jin Yin Hua
Other Names: Flos Lonicerae japonicae, Honey Sucker Flower
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 1 pound (1lb)
Form: Cut
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: NuHerbs Organics
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Additional Information About Organic Honeysuckle Flower
- Releasing toxins
- Removing heat
- Releasing poisons
How To Use Honeysuckle
Here are some ways to use honeysuckle:
- Make honeysuckle tea - Add 1-2 tablespoons of dried honeysuckle flowers or leaves to hot water to make a fragrant herbal tea. Sweeten with honey if desired. Sip for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Infuse into water - Make refreshing honeysuckle water by steeping several fresh blossoms in a pitcher of water overnight in the fridge. Can drink cold or use as a toner for skin.
- Add to desserts - Use honeysuckle flowers as a pretty edible garnish on cakes, fruit tarts, ice cream sundaes. The flavor pairs well with raspberries, peaches, and vanilla.
- Make honeysuckle syrup - Boil honeysuckle blossoms in water and strain. Measure the liquid and add an equal amount of sugar. Boil until thickened into syrup. Use over pancakes, yogurt, or cocktails.
- Candy the flowers - Brush fresh flowers with egg whites and coat with superfine sugar. Let dry for a crystallized candy. The nectar acts as a natural glue.
- Infuse vodka or gin - Add honeysuckle flowers to a mason jar of vodka or gin. Let infuse for 1-2 weeks, taste testing until desired flavor is reached. Strain and use in cocktails.
- Toss in salads - Add a few fresh honeysuckle blooms to your favorite salad for a pretty edible garnish with a sweet nectar taste.
- Make honeysuckle ice pops - Blend honeysuckle infusion with yogurt and freeze into ice pops for a refreshing summer snack.
- Use in skin care - Make your own honeysuckle water, toner, or infused oil to harness benefits for skin and hair. This one is a must try. Absolutely fantastic!
Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly. Our web page is constantly expanding, as of today we have articles on:
- How to make salves, poultice, tinctures, teas, capsules, gargles, and foot bathes
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Nuherbs
Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by in-house lab and independent third party lab. In-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatograph, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.
In addition, the following additional tests are performed:
- Microbacteria
- Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen)
- Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic
Traditional Chinese Herbs
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.
