Honey suckle

Origin and Specification of the Plant

Binomial Name: Lonicera caprifolium
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Lonicera
Species: L.caprifolium
Origin: South East Britain, North East of North America
Shade: Pale pink
Other names: Italian woodbine, Perfoliate honeysuckle, Goat-leaf honeysuckle, Perfoliate woodbine, Caprifole, Caprifole, Early cream honeysuckle, Goat honeysuckle, Italian honeysuckle, Lily-among-thorns, White Italian honeysuckle
Elements/Chemicals contained by the plant: chlorogenic acid, quercetin, and rutin
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 4-8 metres
Description: a strong and fast-growing deciduous shrub that can climb to a great height. The leaves of this plant are oval in shape and have a blue-green colour, with the upper leaves appearing to surround the stem. The plant produces fragrant, creamy-white or pale pink flowers that grow in clusters at the tip of the stem. These flowers are 5cm in length. After the flowering season, the plant produces bright orange-red berries.
Flowering season:
Qualities and preferences: Best in partial shade but can tolerate full sun, will grow in any moist but well-drained soil
Areas of Growth: Waste lands, Forest margins, woodland

Lonicera caprifolium is a species of honeysuckle plant. The name "Lonicera" is derived from the name of a 16th-century German botanist, Adam Lonitzer. "Caprifolium" is also derived from a Latin term, "capra," meaning goat, and "folium," meaning leaf. This name is believed to be a reference to the plant's leaves, which are commonly eaten by goats.

Lonicera caprifolium, also known as Italian honeysuckle, has been utilized in traditional herbal medicine for different medicinal purposes. The plant is abundant in several compounds like chlorogenic acid, quercetin, and rutin, which have been discovered to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Due to these properties, Lonicera caprifolium is an essential herb in treating various ailments.

The plant has been historically used to cure respiratory issues such as colds, coughs, and asthma. The plant's anti-inflammatory properties help to decrease inflammation in the respiratory tract, which can alleviate breathing. Additionally, Lonicera caprifolium has been used to remedy digestive problems such as stomach ulcers and diarrhoea. The plant's antioxidant properties help to safeguard the digestive system from oxidative destruction, while the anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce inflammation in the gut.

Lonicera caprifolium has also been discovered to have analgesic properties, making it a useful remedy for pain treatment. The plant has been historically used to relieve pain related to disorders such as menstrual cramps, headaches, and arthritis. Additionally, Lonicera caprifolium has been used to diminish fever due to its antipyretic properties. Furthermore, the plant has been discovered to have wound-healing properties. Lonicera caprifolium has been used to heal wounds and burns, as it helps to decrease inflammation and promote tissue restoration.

Specification of remedy

Group: Second nineteen
Emotional Group: Insufficient interest in present circumstances
Emotional Response: Living in the past
Method of extraction: Boiling

Dr Bach first prepared the Honeysuckle remedy in 1935 from the pink Honeysuckle growing in the garden of him home at Mount Vernon. The same plant is in the garden to this day, and is still used to make remedies.

Comparison between other flowers

Clematis:
Both the clematis and honeysuckle personalities escape from the present by dreaming and fantasizing but a clematis person normally daydreams of the future while a honeysuckle person dwells on memories and recollections of the past.

Pine:
Honeysuckle experience wistful regret while Pine tendency experience genuine guilty feelings for being unable to do a certain task.