Production RegionsPrimarily produced in the central southern and southwestern areas of China.
Macroscopic FeaturesRod-shaped but slightly curved, 3~4.5cm long, upper portion diameter is 2mm, lower portion diameter is 1mm, externally greenish-brown to yellowish-white. Peduncle grows together in clusters. Opened flower has cracked corolla lobes, which are less than half of the whole length; slightly hard texture, slightly flexible when twisted by the hands; clear aromatic odor, slightly bitter and sweet taste.
Quality RequirementsSuperior medicinal material is greenish-brown, consists of buds, with potent aroma.
FunctionsClears heat, resolves toxin, coolly disperses wind-heat.
OriginThe dried flower bud or flowers that have just opened of Lonicera macranthoides Hand.-Mazz., Lonicera hypoglauca Miq., Lonicera confuse DC.(Caprifoliaceae)
