Honeysuckle, also known as Lonicera japonica Thunb., L.hypoglauca Miq., L.confusa DC., or L.dasystyla Rehd., is a plant of the Honeysuckle family. It is mentioned in the book "Famous Doctors' Records". The dried flower buds or partially opened flowers of Honeysuckle are harvested before the flowers fully bloom in early summer.
[Processing Method] 1. Honeysuckle, as mentioned in "Complete Book of Ulcers and Sores": "Wash thoroughly." In "Authentic Surgery": "Remove stems and leaves." In current practice, the original herbal medicine is taken, and any remaining stems, leaves, and impurities are removed, and the ash is sieved out.
2. Stir-fried Honeysuckle, as mentioned in "Medical Case Studies by Wu Jutong": "Stir-fry." In current practice, the cleaned Honeysuckle is placed in a hot pan and stir-fried over low heat until it turns yellow. Take it out and spread it out to cool.
3. Charred Honeysuckle, as mentioned in "Differentiation of Warm Diseases": "Stir-fry until black." In "Latitude and Longitude of Warm Diseases": "Charred." In current practice, the cleaned Honeysuckle is placed in a pot and stir-fried over medium heat until the surface turns dark brown. Then, a small amount of water is sprayed to extinguish any remaining sparks, and it is stir-fried until dry. Finally, take it out and let it cool completely.
