Qing Hao Shu vs Lonicera Japonica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Qing Hao Shu

Artemisia apiacea

Antimicrobial

Lonicera Japonica

Lonicera japonica

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Qing Hao Shu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lonicera Japonica

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

TCM herb closely related to Qing Hao; used for summer heat, fever, and malaria; one of several artemisia species in the Chinese materia medica.

TCM herb used to clear heat and toxins; one of the most commonly used herbs for fever, infections, and inflammatory conditions across East Asian medicine.

Active Compounds

artemisinin analogues, artapsin, flavonoids, coumarins, terpenoids

chlorogenic acid, luteolin, caffeic acid, quercetin, lonicerosides

Traditional Uses

Summer heat, Fever, Malaria support, Bone-steaming fever

Heat and toxin conditions, Upper respiratory infections, Fever, Skin infections

Modern Uses

Antipyretic effects, Anti-inflammatory activity, Antimalarial potential, Antioxidant properties

Antibacterial activity, Antiviral effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antioxidant support

Adult Dosage

6-12g dried herb in decoction daily

9-15g dried flower daily; 500mg-1g extract twice daily

Contraindications

Cold deficiency conditions, Pregnancy

Cold conditions without heat

Side Effects

Mild GI effects

Mild digestive effects, Diarrhea if Spleen weak

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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