Honeysuckle Stem, Rěn Dōng Téng, 忍冬藤, Caulks Lonicera japonica

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Health Benefits
For: Swollen painful joints • Abscesses • Sores
Attributes: Cardiovascular • Detoxifying • Antibiotic • Antispasmodic • Antioxidant • Anticancer • Neuroprotective
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Constituents: 
Luteolin • Lonicein • Loniceraflavone • Chlorogenic acid • Loganin

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Other Names: Ming Yi Za Zhu
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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Wind Damp Heat 
English: Honeysuckle Stem    Pinyin:  Ren Dong Teng      Pharmaceutical: Caulks Lonicera japonica  
Organs: Lung • Large Intestine • Stomach       Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Sweet • Bitter      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Wind damp heat • Toxins  
Actions:  Clear heat • Resolve toxins • Expel exterior wind • Dry dampness • Release exterior
Indications: Wind damp heat • Toxins • Hot, swollen painful joints
Contraindications: Yin deficiency sores • Spleen and stomach deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 10g to 30g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Stem       Notable for: Resolve toxicity • Hot, swollen joints • Jin Yin Hua stem
Other: This is Jin Yin Hua's stem • Contains luteolin which research has shown to possess antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects.
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Ren Dong Teng

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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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