When my throat feels uncomfortable or when I have an internal heat, my family always prepares a drink for me with honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus. I always feel better after drinking it. I would like to know what are the benefits of drinking honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus tea.
The Benefits of Drinking Honeysuckle and Ophiopogon Japonicus Tea
Clearing Heat and Soothing the Throat
Both honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus belong to the lung meridian. Honeysuckle has the effects of clearing heat, detoxification, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial. Ophiopogon japonicus nourishes yin, moisturizes the lungs, and relieves dryness. Drinking honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus tea helps clear the lung meridian, moisten the lungs, and soothe the throat. It can assist in treating symptoms such as cough with little phlegm, sore throat, and dryness of the throat.
Moistening the Lungs and Relieving Cough
Honeysuckle has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, while Ophiopogon japonicus is a top-grade herb for nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. It can moisturize the lungs, clear the mind, and generate body fluids. Honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus tea can be used to treat symptoms such as dry cough, cough due to yin deficiency, and thirst due to fluid injury.
Moistening Dryness and Smoothing the Intestines
Both honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus belong to the lung meridian. They can clear the lung meridian, generate body fluids to moisturize the lungs, and according to traditional Chinese medicine, the lungs are closely related to the large intestine. Honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus tea has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on intestinal dryness and constipation.
How to Make Honeysuckle and Ophiopogon Japonicus Tea
Ingredients: 10g of honeysuckle, 6g of Ophiopogon japonicus, a suitable amount of rock sugar.
Steps:
1. Put honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus in a teacup.
2. Pour boiling water and add rock sugar. Stir well.
3. Cover and let it steep for about 5-10 minutes.
4. Drink when it cools down a bit.
Can Honeysuckle and Ophiopogon Japonicus Tea Be Drank for a Long Time?
It is generally not recommended to take it for a long time.
Honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus are both traditional Chinese medicines, and it is generally not recommended to take them for a long time. Stop taking it when the symptoms disappear. Honeysuckle has a cold nature, and long-term use is not conducive to the health of the spleen and stomach. Long-term use of Ophiopogon japonicus may lead to phlegm and dampness in the body, which is not good for overall health.
What to Pay Attention to When Drinking Honeysuckle and Ophiopogon Japonicus Tea
1. Do not take it in excessive amounts
Honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus are both cool and cold herbs. Taking them in excessive amounts may irritate the intestines and stomach, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, loose stools, and other discomforts. It not only fails to achieve the original therapeutic effect but also affects gastrointestinal health. The recommended dosage of honeysuckle is 10-30g and Ophiopogon japonicus is 6-12g.
2. Avoid taking it during menstruation
Females should avoid taking honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus tea during menstruation. Both herbs have cold properties and taking them during menstruation may affect the discharge of menstrual blood and may cause or worsen menstrual pain.
Who Should Not Drink Honeysuckle and Ophiopogon Japonicus Tea
1. Those with spleen and stomach weakness
Honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus tea has a cold nature. Drinking it may cause or worsen symptoms such as loose stools, diarrhea, and poor digestion in individuals with weak spleen and stomach.
2. Those with wind-cold common cold
Honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus tea has a cold nature. It can clear the heat and toxins in the lung meridian. However, it is not suitable for individuals with coughing that worsens in windy and cold conditions, with thin and white phlegm, and clear nasal discharge. It is also not suitable for individuals with long-term cough, little sticky phlegm, and symptoms of restlessness and heat. Drinking honeysuckle and Ophiopogon japonicus tea in these cases not only fails to achieve the desired therapeutic effect but may also worsen the symptoms.
