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Lonicera Flower

Honeysuckle is a natural plant-based ingredient that has antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects.

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MFDS ingredient code M050107

What does it do?

Honeysuckle has been traditionally used as a plant-based ingredient for reducing fever and inflammation. It is mainly used to alleviate cold symptoms and treat inflammatory diseases. It also has analgesic effects, helping to relieve pain.

Honeysuckle reduces the body's inflammatory responses, alleviating fever and pain. It helps defend against infections by regulating the immune response. As a result, swelling and pain in inflamed areas are reduced.

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Good to know

Unlike synthetic antipyretic analgesics, honeysuckle is a naturally derived ingredient that has relatively few side effects. It possesses both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, making it useful for treating infectious inflammation. Compared to other plant-based ingredients, it demonstrates a balanced effect in fever reduction and pain relief.

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Questions about this ingredient

  • QIf I take a herbal cold medicine containing honeysuckle along with an over-the-counter cold medicine, will it overlap?

    Since Lonicera is also said to have antipyretic and analgesic effects, taking it with combination cold medications that contain antipyretic and analgesic ingredients may result in similar overlapping effects. Please show both products to a pharmacist to confirm whether they can be taken together.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

  • QHow does honeysuckle help reduce fever?

    According to the explanatory materials, Lonicera reduces inflammatory responses in the body, alleviating fever and pain while helping to regulate immune responses to assist defense against infections. This leads to a reduction in swelling and pain at the site of inflammation. If the fever remains high, please seek medical attention.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

  • QWhat are the benefits of honeysuckle?

    Lonicera, or honeysuckle, is a plant-derived ingredient traditionally used for fever reduction and inflammation relief. It is mainly used for alleviating cold symptoms and inflammatory diseases, and it is said to also have analgesic effects that help reduce pain.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.