Silver flower seed

Silver flower seed

(yinpianxinshen)

[synonym] honeysuckle (yinpianxinshen).

[source] it is the fruit of Lonicera japonica. See "Lonicera japonica" for plant morphology.

[collection] harvest from frost fall to the beginning of winter, dry in the sun, stir fry in a pot, and feel hot and sticky by hand.

[medicinal material] the dried fruit is spherical, purple black or yellow, about 2 cm in diameter. The skin is wrinkled, heavy and firm. It contains many flat small brown seeds. It's slightly sweet.

[nature and taste] yinpianxinshen: "bitter and astringent, cool. "

[functions and indications] ① yinpianxinshen: "clear blood, remove dampness and heat. It can cure intestinal wind and red dysentery. "

② Suzhou native medicine: "cool and detoxify. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 1-3 yuan.

[taboo] yinpianxinshen: "it should not be used in patients with diarrhea and abdominal pain. "