honeysuckle

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honeysuckle

Chinese medicine
An ornamental plant, the flowers of which are used for treating abscesses, bacterial infections, colds, conjunctivitis, inflammation and urinary burning; some data suggest that honeysuckle may be antibacterial and reduce cholesterol.
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17 Sep 1833 (Capriales).--Type: Caprifolium Mill., nom.
Index nominum familiarum plantarum vascularium

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