Chinese Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica
Lonicera japonica, commonly known as Japanese Honeysuckle, is a traditional plant used in East Asian medicine. While its specific uses are not well-documented, it has been studied for various potential health benefits. Scientific evidence suggests that compounds from Lonicera japonica, such as caffeoylquinic acids and rhoifolin, may have anti-diabetic properties by enhancing glucose uptake and upregulating browning markers in adipocytes. Additionally, Qishen paste derived from this plant has shown promise in improving cardiac function and conduction in heart failure mice through the regulation of Cx43 in cardiac resident macrophages. However, these findings are preliminary and require further research to confirm their clinical significance. No significant safety concerns or drug interactions have been reported for Lonicera japonica; however, as with any herbal supplement, it is advisable to consult a healthcare provider before use.
- Beste Evidenz
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- Warnhinweise
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Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.
Was die Wissenschaft sagt
- Sechs Caffeoylquiniksaure wurden aus Lonicera japonica isoliert und zeigten eine selektive α-Glucozydase-Inhibition sowie eine erhöhte Glucose-Aufnahme an.
- Beide Catalpol und Rhoifolin aus Lonicera japonica upregulieren Browning-Marker und thermogene Genen in Adipocyten durch β3-AR-Signalling.
- Die Paste Qishen verbesserte Herzfunktion und die Herztätigkeit bei Mäusen mit Herzversagen durch eine Steigerung der Cx43-Ausprache in herzhaften stationären Makrophagen.
- Die Studie identifizierte ein neues Verbindung, 16,17-dihydro-ophiobolin X, in einem Endophyt von Lonicera japonica, das eine mittlere Zytotoxizität gegenüber bestimmten Zelllinien zeigte.
- Es wurde ein hochleistender photoelektrochemischer Sensor basierend auf einer im Situ wachsenden Heterostrukture ZnIn2S4@ZnWO4 entwickelt, um den empfindlichen Nachweis von Chlorogenic-Acid zu ermöglichen, was gute lineare Beziehungen und niedrige Detektionsgrenzen zeigt.
- Die Studie zeigte an, dass die Marker rbcL und trnH-psbA eine zuverlässige Artenbestimmung und eine phylogenetische Auflösung für endemische Pflanzenarten in den westlichen Himalaya bereiteten.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese Honeysuckle?
Chinese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Chinese Honeysuckle?
6 sourced findings are recorded for Chinese Honeysuckle; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Sechs Caffeoylquiniksaure wurden aus Lonicera japonica isoliert und zeigten eine selektive α-Glucozydase-Inhibition sowie eine erhöhte Glucose-Aufnahme an.
How strong is the evidence for Chinese Honeysuckle?
The strongest finding for Chinese Honeysuckle carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Chinese Honeysuckle safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Chinese Honeysuckle in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Chinese Honeysuckle interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Chinese Honeysuckle in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Chinese Honeysuckle?
Chinese Honeysuckle is also known as: Chevrefeuille du Japon.
Is Chinese Honeysuckle a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Quellen
- T2 Fat Browning Effects of Catalpol and Rhoifolin from Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) and Lonicera japonica (Thunb.) in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes via the β3-AR Signaling Pathway. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Caffeoylquinic Acids From Lonicera japonica Thunb. as Hypoglycemic Agents: Network Pharmacology and Pharmacological Validation. literature abstract metadata
- T2 16,17-Dihydro-ophiobolin X: a novel cytotoxic sesterterpenoid from the endophyte Penicillium ochrochloron YT2022-65. literature abstract metadata
- T2 In Situ Grown ZnIn2S4@ZnWO4 Heterojunction for Highly Sensitive Photoelectrochemical Detection of Chlorogenic Acid. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Qishen Paste Improves Cardiac Conduction in Heart Failure by Regulating Cardiac Resident Macrophage Connexin43. literature abstract metadata
- T2 DNA barcoding and phylogenetic insights into the selected endemic flora of the Western Himalayas. literature abstract metadata