Byakko, what am I thinking? To calm myself..
Honeysuckle (Lonerica japonica, L. hypoglauca, L. confusa, or L. dasystyla; Caprifoliaceae)
Description: Vine. Blossoms in summer and fall; flowers silver-white at first; stores nectar; fragrant; flowers gradually change to mixed gold and white, hence the Chinese name "golden-silver flower"; very beautiful.
Properties: Sweet, cold in nature, nontoxic
Effects: Detoxicant; dissipates heat; treats ulcers, swelling, and wounds; clears the lungs and strengths general health.
Ways to Use:
-In times of illness, pick the flowers and stew them into a liquid. Drink the liquid when ill, and illness will clear up in a few days.
And that's about all I know right now.. Still have some learning to do, ne? I can't wait until Botany class starts..
(Credits go to Christopher MacDonald, Stories About Chinese Herbal Medicine)
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