Jin Yin Hua Flos Lonicerae

Jin Yin Hua, the flower buds of Lonicera japonica, is a premier heat-clearing herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Harvested at dawn when buds are still silver-white (before turning golden), it offers potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties while being remarkably gentle on digestion.

Key Benefits
Clears Heat-Toxins (清热解毒) – First-line herb for febrile diseases, boils, and infections.
Disperses Wind-Heat (疏散风热) – Early-stage colds with sore throat and fever.
Anti-inflammatory – Modern use for skin inflammations and allergic reactions.
Microbial Regulation – Broad-spectrum antibacterial/antiviral activity.

Dosage & Administration
Acute Decoction: 9–15g (double dose for severe infections).
Preventive Tea: 3–6g steeped during flu season.
Topical Wash: Concentrated decoction for skin ulcers.
Classic Formulas:
Yin Qiao San – Wind-heat exterior patterns.
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin – Severe heat-toxin conditions.

Characteristics
Taste: Sweet initially, developing bitter aftertaste.
Nature: Cold but non-irritating to stomach.

Safety Notes
Contraindicated in cold deficiency diarrhea.
May potentiate antibiotics (adjust doses accordingly).
Safe for pediatric use at reduced dosage.

Traditional applications described for educational purposes. Professional guidance recommended for therapeutic use.