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.

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最佳证据
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注意事项

仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同,请查阅所引来源。

科学怎么说

  • 从金银花中分离出六种咖啡酰基肌醇酸,并显示出对α-葡萄糖苷酶的选择性抑制作用以及增强的葡萄糖摄取。 D PMID
  • 来自金银花的催化泊和罗菲林通过β3-AR信号通路上调脂肪细胞中的棕色化标志物和产热基因。 D PMID
  • Qishen软膏通过上调心肌驻留巨噬细胞中的Cx43表达,改善了心力衰竭小鼠的心脏功能和传导。 D PMID
  • 研究从连翘(Lonicera japonica)内生菌中鉴定出一种新的化合物16,17-二氢欧芹酚X,该化合物对某些细胞系显示出中等的细胞毒性活性。 D PMID
  • 开发了一种基于原位生长的ZnIn2S4@ZnWO4异质结的高性能光电化学传感器,用于敏感检测chlorogenic acid,显示出良好的线性关系和低检测限。 D PMID
  • 研究发现,rbcL 和 trnH-psbA 标记提供了对西部喜马拉雅地区特有植物物种的可靠鉴定和系统发育解析。 D PMID

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: 从金银花中分离出六种咖啡酰基肌醇酸,并显示出对α-葡萄糖苷酶的选择性抑制作用以及增强的葡萄糖摄取。

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.

来源

  1. 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
  2. T2 Caffeoylquinic Acids From Lonicera japonica Thunb. as Hypoglycemic Agents: Network Pharmacology and Pharmacological Validation. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 16,17-Dihydro-ophiobolin X: a novel cytotoxic sesterterpenoid from the endophyte Penicillium ochrochloron YT2022-65. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 In Situ Grown ZnIn2S4@ZnWO4 Heterojunction for Highly Sensitive Photoelectrochemical Detection of Chlorogenic Acid. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Qishen Paste Improves Cardiac Conduction in Heart Failure by Regulating Cardiac Resident Macrophage Connexin43. literature abstract metadata
  6. T2 DNA barcoding and phylogenetic insights into the selected endemic flora of the Western Himalayas. literature abstract metadata