Honeysuckle Oil

Botanical Name of Honeysuckle:   Lonicera caprifolium

Synonyms:  European Honeysuckle or Woodbine, Japanese Honeysuckle, White Honeysuckle, or Chinese Honeysuckle, Coral Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle, or Woodbine Honeysuckle

About Honeysuckle: Honeysuckle as it is popular called is a plant which ranges from being a shrub to a vine. T   ere are close to 180 species of Lonicera which include both deciduous and evergreen varieties. Though the height of this plant varies depending upon the variety but as an average it would range between 1 to 3 feet. This plant has very uniquely shaped flowers that resemble a trumpet. These flowers usually bloom in early spring or late winter and carry on till summers. The colour of these flowers also vary depending on the species of Lonicera, it may vary from yellow, white, red or rose. Honeysuckles are ornamental plants which have many therapeutic properties.

History of Honeysuckle: Among more than 180 varieties of this plant two are more popular; these include Japanese Honeysuckle and Tartarian Honeysuckle. Traditionally Japanese variety has been found in Japan and parts of China from where it was made popular and introduced to rest of the world in late 19^th century. Ancient Chinese used honeysuckle to treat snakebites and during medivieal period more of its therapeutic properties were discovered.  On the otherhand, Tartarian variety also came into prominence and it had originated from Russia. In United States today Tartarian Honeysuckle is very popular and cultivated in the large farmlands.

Properties of Honeysuckle: Flowers of honeysuckle plant are used to extract its essential oil through steam distillation process. The major chemical constituents include: calcium, inositol, linoleic acid, elaidic acid, HCN, Lonicerin, magnesium, myristic acid, luteolin, tannin, postassium, zinc, etc.

Health Benefits and Applications Honeysuckle:

Honeysuckle is known to have number of benefits, some of the important ones include:

Aromatherapy: Honeysuckle oil is part of many aromatherapy recipes and massage oils. This is widely used world over by aromatherapy experts for its sweet fragrances, calming effect and many other therapeutic properties. Scented candles also have this essential oil in them and these are lit up during an aromatherapy session.        

Skincare: This essential oil is good for skin as it has cleansing and detoxifying properties which can help restore a younger looking and fresh skin. Blemishes and rashes on the skin can also be treated by using Honeysuckle essential oil.

Dreams: This Oil has unique property which is known to act during your sleep and brings erotic dreams.

Sore Throat:  Honeysuckle oil is proven remedy against the sore throat. Its anti bacterial properties are capable of treating this ailment.  

Other therapeutic properties of Honeysuckle that make it useful are: anti inflammatory properties, treatment of fever, ulcers & influenza, works as a conditioner for hairs, air freshner, etc.

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