Evidence supporting the use of: Japanese Honeysuckle
For the health condition: Gonorrhea

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is known as "Jin Yin Hua." It is commonly used for its purported antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. In traditional practice, Japanese Honeysuckle is part of herbal formulations prescribed for "heat and toxin" conditions, which may include infections such as gonorrhea. Historical herbal texts and pharmacopoeias—such as the Chinese Pharmacopeia—note its application in treating symptoms associated with sexually transmitted infections, including urethritis and purulent discharges, which overlap with gonorrhea symptoms.

However, there is limited modern scientific evidence directly supporting the efficacy of Japanese Honeysuckle specifically against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea. Some in vitro studies have demonstrated general antibacterial activity of honeysuckle extracts, but these do not specifically address gonorrhea. Therefore, while its use is well-documented in traditional medicine, scientific validation for its use against gonorrhea is lacking. The evidence rating reflects the reliance on traditional use with minimal corroborating modern research.

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