The fragrant yellow flowers of the honeysuckle vine are used in herbal medicine around the world for cleansing, consuming, and digesting, and the flowers of Lonicera japonica, or Japanese honeysuckle, have the added property of stimulating circulation to remove inflammation. In Traditional Chinese medicine, honeysuckle flowers are among the important herbs for clearing heat and relieving toxicity. This herb relieves "fire toxicity" manifesting itself as hot, painful sores or swellings of the eyes, throat, or breast. It expels "wind-heat" manifesting itself as sore throat or headache after explore to cold. And it treats "damp heat" manifesting itself as bladder infection. Modern laboratory research has confirmed that the flowers have an inhibitory effect on the bacteria that cause salmonella, staph, strep, pseudomonas, and tuberculosis infections. Honeysuckle is a favored herb of Fairies and used often in fairy magick. It helps with increasing pshychic abilities as well, especially when used in incense blends. Being an herb of the earth, it is also helpful in blends for prosperity and money. Because of their wonderful scent, it is often used during Spring Celebrations in association with the Goddess in her Maiden aspect. Honeysuckle is also often used in spells for courage and longevity. When planted outside, it is said to bring luck!