Dried Honeysuckle Flower Jin Yin Hua Wild Harvested 500g for Herbal Tea Infusions and Bathing

Dried Honeysuckle Flower, known in TCM as Jin Yin Hua (金银花), from Lonicera japonica, the unopened flower buds of the honeysuckle plant. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. These whole dried buds are suitable for herbal infusions, decoctions, and traditional bathing preparations. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried honeysuckle flower buds from the first-flush harvest
• Botanical source Lonicera japonica known in TCM as Jin Yin Hua
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Versatile form suitable for tea infusions and herbal bathing
• Supplied as a 500g pack of dried raw botanical material

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, slightly curved buds in pale yellow-green to yellowish-white tones with a light, delicate floral aroma. When steeped, the infusion is typically pale gold with a mild, subtly sweet and faintly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light herbal tea infusion
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to bathwater for a traditional floral soak
• Blend with other cooling herbs in seasonal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, honeysuckle flower is traditionally used to clear heat and is a common ingredient in summer cooling teas and heat-clearing formulas. It is often paired with chrysanthemum or mint in floral infusions and has long been included in folk bathing preparations for the skin. Traditionally enjoyed during warm seasons as a gentle daily herbal drink.

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