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Jin Yin Hua Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Jin Yin Hua is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for colds and sore throat, fever, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Jin Yin Hua (Lonicera japonica) dried flower liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Jin Yin Hua by Herbal Terra

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Jin Yin Hua by Herbal Terra is a liquid extract made from dried honeysuckle flowers (Lonicera japonica), a plant used in traditional medicine. The product contains one active ingredient and menstruum as an inactive ingredient (the liquid carrier used in the extraction process).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Honeysuckle product and its label doesn't state a use — see Honeysuckle's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for honeysuckle isn't established in our data. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for age-related cognitive decline, respiratory tract infections, eczema, diabetes, or indigestion.

If you're considering it for one of these concerns, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current evidence supports trying it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Honeysuckle

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 0 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Honeysuckle is often used as a tea with few reported problems, but high-quality safety data in humans is limited. Topical use has been linked to contact dermatitis in a case report, and one case of allergic skin reaction occurred after taking honeysuckle granules — symptoms resolved when the product was stopped and treated with antihistamines and steroids.

The safety data advises against using honeysuckle during pregnancy or while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe in those situations. If you're pregnant or nursing and interested in this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Honeysuckle

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Honeysuckle.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start this product, double-check it with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — that's where the documented Moderate interaction sits. These include medications like warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, dabigatran, apixaban, and others used to prevent clots or reduce bleeding risk.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Jin Yin Hua may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional honeysuckle preparations — though the current evidence doesn't establish it works for common uses. If you take any blood thinner or antiplatelet medication, you'll need to clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first because of the moderate interaction risk.

During pregnancy or breastfeeding, the safety data isn't there, so check with your healthcare provider before using it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Jin Yin Hua, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 617503487117
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 233753
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Jin Yin Hua by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
617503487117
IngredientAmount% DV
Jin Yin Hua (Lonicera japonica) dried flower liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: Japan.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Lonicera japonica

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Jin Yin Hua by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Jin Yin Hua by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg per serving

Honeysuckle, especially Japanese honeysuckle flower (Lonicera japonica), is a staple of traditional Chinese medicine used mainly for colds, sore throa...

Jin Yin Hua (Lonicera japonica) dried flower liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Jin Yin Hua by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Jin Yin Hua with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Jin Yin Hua (Lonicera japonica) dried flower liquid extract1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, honeysuckle might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that polyphenols extracted from honeysuckle can inhibit platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Jin Yin Hua, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Jin Yin Hua by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Jin Yin Hua by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Jin Yin Hua has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Jin Yin Hua contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm on a blood thinner like warfarin or aspirin?
Not without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. Honeysuckle may increase your bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — that's a Moderate interaction based on lab evidence showing honeysuckle compounds can slow platelet clumping. Your provider can weigh the risk for your specific situation.
Does this product actually work for anything?
The evidence isn't established in our data. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate honeysuckle for age-related cognitive decline, respiratory infections, eczema, diabetes, or indigestion — its traditional uses. Your doctor can help you decide whether to try it despite the gap in evidence.
Is it safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it because there isn't enough information to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your situation before using this product during pregnancy or while nursing.
What are the side effects?
Honeysuckle is often used as a tea with few reported problems, but high-quality safety data in humans is limited. Topical use has caused contact dermatitis in a case report, and one person had an allergic skin reaction after taking honeysuckle granules — though symptoms resolved when stopped and treated.
What is menstruum in the ingredient list?
Menstruum is the liquid used to extract the active honeysuckle compounds — it's an inactive carrier ingredient, not a therapeutic component.

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Sources & How We Checked

Jin Yin Hua's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Honeysuckle 3 references
  1. Chang WC, Hsu FL. Inhibition of platelet activation and endothelial cell injury by polyphenolic compounds isolated from Lonicera japonica Thunb. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 1992;45:307-12. PubMed
  2. Webster RM. Honeysuckle contact dermatitis. Cutis 1993;51:424.
  3. Zhou LF, Lu R. Compound-honeysuckle-induced drug eruption with special manifestations: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022;10(22):8018-8024. PubMed

See these in context on the Honeysuckle monograph →

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