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Definition
Honeysuckle; a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.
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How it's used
Often associated with traditional Chinese medicine, this is frequently consumed as a cooling herbal tea to clear heat and detoxify the body. It is commonly found in dried form in medicinal shops or as a pre-packaged drink in convenience stores.
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Drinking a cup of honeysuckle tea helps when you have a sore throat.
Do you still have any honeysuckle at home?
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