Jin Yin Hua leaves are distributed in various parts of China and belong to the honeysuckle genus of the honeysuckle family. Jin Yin Hua leaves have the effects of clearing heat and reducing fire, reducing swelling and detoxifying, astringing and stopping diarrhea, promoting blood circulation, and regulating blood pressure. They are suitable for the treatment of febrile diseases, boils and swellings, heat-toxin dysentery, rheumatic fever, and hypertensive individuals.
Clearing heat and reducing fire
Jin Yin Hua leaves have a cold nature and the ability to clear heat and reduce fire, making them particularly suitable for people with a hot constitution or those experiencing internal heat. They can be used as a substitute for Jin Yin Hua in daily life, but the dosage needs to be much higher in order to achieve the desired effects of clearing heat and reducing fire.
Reducing swelling and detoxifying
Jin Yin Hua leaves have the effects of reducing swelling and detoxifying, and can be used to treat boils and swelling with good results. Jin Yin Hua leaves contain multiple medicinal components that have inhibitory and elimination effects on Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae in the human body. Jin Yin Hua leaves can be used alone or in combination with other traditional Chinese medicines such as dandelion, licorice, and astragalus. When using Jin Yin Hua leaves to treat boils and swelling, external application is usually preferred. The simplest method is to crush fresh Jin Yin Hua leaves and apply them directly to the affected area.
Astringing and stopping diarrhea
Jin Yin Hua leaves contain organic acids such as chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and vanillic acid, which can astringe wounds and have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. They have anti-inflammatory effects and can be used to treat heat-toxin dysentery, bloody diarrhea, and other conditions.
Promoting blood circulation
Jin Yin Hua leaves have the effect of promoting blood circulation and are also a good medicine for patients with rheumatic joint pain. For the treatment of joint swelling and pain caused by rheumatism, better results can be achieved by simultaneous internal and external use. Internal use is mainly through decoction, while external use can involve directly applying the herbal residue to the affected area or making a paste with fresh Jin Yin Hua leaves for external application.
Regulating blood pressure
Jin Yin Hua leaves contain methyl syringate, which can reduce the amplitude of heart contraction and relaxation, increase heart rate, have minimal impact on coronary arteries, but increase arterial pressure, and significantly decrease venous pressure.
