Honeysuckle Flower Extract is a concentrated form of natural active components derived from the flower buds or newly bloomed flowers of the honeysuckle plant (Lonicera japonica), typically available as a brown-yellow powder.
The core active ingredients of Honeysuckle Flower Extract include chlorogenic acid, luteolin, isochlorogenic acid, and various flavonoids, which are regarded in traditional Chinese medicine theory as the key material basis for "clearing heat and detoxifying."
Honeysuckle Flower Extract is 100% water soluble and mild in nature, with a slight fragrance and a somewhat bitter taste.
The efficacy of Honeysuckle Flower Extract centers on "clearing heat and detoxifying." Modern research confirms its multiple biological activities:
1) Broad-spectrum antibacterial and antiviral effects, inhibiting common pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and influenza viruses;
2) Significant anti-inflammatory effects, suppressing the release of inflammatory factors and alleviating redness, swelling, heat, and pain;
3) Enhancing immune function by regulating the activity of immune cells to improve disease resistance;
4) Antioxidant and liver-protective effects, as its flavonoids can scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative damage;
5) Soothing throat swelling and discomfort, particularly effective in relieving symptoms caused by upper respiratory infections. It is widely used for the prevention of epidemic diseases and daily health maintenance.
Honeysuckle Flower Extract has extensive application fields: In the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as a core ingredient in traditional Chinese medicines such as cold and heat-clearing granules and antiviral oral liquids. In the health product sector, it is commonly used in capsules, lozenges, and teas aimed at boosting immunity and soothing the throat. In the food and beverage industry, it is added as a natural preservative and functional component to herbal teas, solid beverages, and fermented foods. In the daily chemical field, leveraging its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is used in acne care products, oral cleansers, and soothing skincare products. In the aquaculture and livestock industry, it serves as a feed additive to prevent respiratory diseases in poultry and livestock. With the growing demand for natural plant extracts, its industry chain continues to expand.
| Honeysuckle Flower Extract Technical Data Sheet | |
| Sense Index | |
| Appearance | Yellow-brown powder |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic |
| Physical-chemical Index | |
| Chlorogenic acid (HPLC) | 5%-25% |
| Particle Size | 98% pass 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | 5% Max |
| Ash | 5% Max |
| Heavy metals | 10ppm Max |
| Lead | 2ppm Max |
| Arsenic | 2ppm Max |
| Mercury | 0.1ppm Max |
| Cadmium | 1ppm Max |
| Microbiology Index | |
| Total plate count | 1,000cfu/g Max |
| Mold & yeast | 100cfu/g Max |
| Enterobacteriae | 10cfu/g Max |
| E.Coli | Absent in 10g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g |
| Additional Statements & Details | |
| Statements | Non-Irradiated, Non-GMO |
| Packaging | 1kg/aluminium foil bag, 25kg/drum (37*37*50cm) |
| Shelf Life | 24 months stored in original packaging away from the light, and under the optimal temperature 10~25℃. |