Honeysuckle
stem (Rendongteng)
The tender stems of lonicera japonica thunb
have properties and taste similar to that
of the flower, and are gathered in autumn
or winter. The combination of Honeysuckle
stem (Rendongteng), Forsythia fruit (Lianqiao)
and Dandelion herb (Pugongying) is indicated
for boils, carbuncles and furuncles. The combination
of Honeysuckle stem (Rendongteng), Mulberry
twigs (Sangzhi) and Chaenomeles fruit (Mugua)
is used for wind-heat-damp arthralgia manifested
as red, hot, painful and swollen joints with
motor impairment.
The dosage for medical use is 16-20 g. |
