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 or clear liquid. Its core active ingredients 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." Modern production processes employ techniques such as water extraction, alcohol extraction, and membrane separation to achieve efficient enrichment, ensuring the standardization and stability of components while preserving traditional medicinal properties. This extract is mild in nature, with a slight fragrance and a somewhat bitter taste. It is an important raw material listed in the "medicinal and edible homology" catalog of Chinese medicine and is widely used in the health industry.
Core ingredient in traditional Chinese medicines such as cold & heat-clearing granules and antiviral oral liquids.
Used in capsules, lozenges, and teas aimed at boosting immunity and soothing the throat.
Added as a natural preservative and functional component to herbal teas, solid beverages, and fermented foods.
Used in acne care products, oral cleansers, and soothing skincare products leveraging its antibacterial properties.
Serves as a feed additive to prevent respiratory diseases in poultry and livestock.
| Honeysuckle Flower Extract β Technical Data Sheet | |
| Sense Index | |
| Appearance | Yellow-brown powder |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic |
| Physical-chemical Index | |
| Chlorogenic acid (HPLC) | 5%β25% |
| Particle Size | 98% pass 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | 5% Max |
| Ash | 5% Max |
| Heavy metals | 10 ppm Max |
| Lead | 2 ppm Max |
| Arsenic | 2 ppm Max |
| Mercury | 0.1 ppm Max |
| Cadmium | 1 ppm Max |
| Microbiology Index | |
| Total plate count | 1,000 cfu/g Max |
| Mold & yeast | 100 cfu/g Max |
| Enterobacteriae | 10 cfu/g Max |
| E. Coli | Absent in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
| Statements: Non-Irradiated, Non-GMO | |
| Packaging: 1 kg/aluminium foil bag, 25 kg/drum (37Γ37Γ50 cm). | |
| Shelf Life: 24 months stored in original packaging away from light, under optimal temperature 10β25 β. | |