In a new study published in Cell Research, scientists from the Nanjing University in China studied the honeysuckle plant and identified the first evidence that honeysuckle "can directly target multiple viral genes of various IAVs and thus suppress viral infections

 

     The honeysuckle family entails more or less 200 species of which three are acknowledged for their health benefits and have been used for medicinal purposes since long—Blue Honeysuckle, European Honeysuckle and Japanese Honeysuckle. Hosting high nutritious values, these herbs are normally combined with other herbs to create amazing health-boosting drinks. The herbs which make a great combination with honeysuckle include mulberry, ginger root, cowslip, milk thistle and echinacea.

 

Benefits of Honeysuckle Tea:

     Honeysuckle tea and honeysuckle oil are known to have great medicinal benefits and thus, have been used in traditional Chinese Medicine for time immemorial. Elaborated below are some of the most significant health benefits of honeysuckle and its by-products.

 

• Headache Relief: The innate anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties of honeysuckle make it a wonderful natural remedy to cure severe headache. Moreover, it is also found to be highly effective in alleviating various intestinal infections. Thanks to its great anti-inflammatory effects.
• Improved Immunity and Fever Treatment: Sizzling honeysuckle tea if taken with a little amount of honey can help boost your immune system and help you fight several seasonal heath conditions such as cold and flu naturally. Furthermore, it works like a magic to provide instant relief from high fever and helps soothing sore throats and easing cough.
• Maintain Blood Sugar Level: Assistance in the maintenance of blood sugar levels is another most popular heath attribute of this amazing herb.
• Protection against Viral and Bacterial Infections: is believed to host certain elements that aid elimination of infection causing germs that cause strep, tuberculosis and salmonella infections.
• Smooth Respiratory System: is also known to fight bladder infections and ensure smooth functioning of respiratory system.
• Relief from Nausea: is very effectual for the patients of hepatitis C as it helps curbing down the pesky nausea and vomiting sensation.