• Caprifoliaceae (family), Chinese honeysuckle, coral honeysuckle, eglantine, European honeysuckle, Hall's Japanese honeysuckle, Japanese honeysuckle, Lonicera caerulea, Lonicera japonica, Lonicera japonica holliana, Lonicera periclymenum, Lonicera sempervirens, Lonicera spp., trumpet honeysuckle, white honeysuckle, woodbine honeysuckle, woodbine.

• There are at least 180 species of honeysuckle, with most species found in Asia and a few in Europe and the Americas.
• In homeopathy, honeysuckle has been used for asthma, breathing difficulties, irritability with violent outbursts, and syphilis. However, currently there is no clinical evidence available supporting the use of honeysuckle for these conditions or any other indication.
• Honeysuckle poisoning from ingestion by children may cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms and cramping.

• Asthma, breathing difficulties, irritability (with violent outbursts), syphilis (STD).

Adults (18 years and older):

• There is no proven safe or effective dose for honeysuckle in adults.

Children (younger than 18 years):

• There is no proven safe or effective dose for honeysuckle in children.

Allergies

• Avoid in individuals with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.) or its constituents. Itchy raised blisters on the wrist have been reported after pulling Hall's Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica holliana).

Side Effects and Warnings

• There is insufficient evidence in humans to support the use of honeysuckle for any indication. Honeysuckle poisoning from ingestion may cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms and cramping. In addition, honeysuckle may cause contact dermatitis.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

• Honeysuckle is not recommended in pregnant or breastfeeding women due to a lack of available scientific evidence.

Interactions with Drugs

• Insufficient available evidence.

Interactions with Herbs and Dietary Supplements

• Insufficient available evidence.

• This information is based on a systematic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (www.naturalstandard.com).

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