Product Overview
Honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolia) is a group of flowering shrubs or vines. The flowers, seeds, berries, and leaves are used for medicine. The flowers and leaves have diuretic, antispasmodic, emetic, and laxative properties. The extracts are also used for digestive disorders including pain, inflammation of the small intestine, curing dysentery, upper respiratory tract infections, influenza, swine flu and pneumonia and diabetes.
Honeysuckle might decrease swelling and also have antiviral effects. It contains essential oils as well as antioxidants such as quercetin.
Brewing Guide: Rinse a teacup and teapot with hot water. Fill the teapot with 2 grams of leaves for every 300ml of water. Infuse in hot water at 90°c (194°F) to 95°c (203°F) for 2 to 3 minutes for the first and second brewing. Gradually increase steeping time and temperature for subsequent brewing.