Honeysuckle from Julu

Honeysuckle from Julu

Honeysuckle from Julu is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Honeysuckle, also known as Lonicera japonica, twin flower, or double treasure flower, is a perennial semi-evergreen twining shrub of the Caprifoliaceae family. Its leaves are opposite, ovate, and covered in soft hairs. The tubular flowers grow in pairs at the leaf axils, initially white then turning yellow, creating a yellow-and-white contrast—hence the name “honeysuckle.”

　　Honeysuckle has heat-clearing and detoxifying properties. Its main uses include four: first, being processed into proprietary Chinese medicines and injections for clinical use; second, being processed into health drinks such as honeysuckle essence, honeysuckle dew, honeysuckle juice, and honeysuckle tea; third, for export and foreign exchange earnings; fourth, perennial honeysuckle is used to create distinctive potted plants.

　　The climate and soil conditions in Julu, Hebei, are highly suitable for growing high-quality honeysuckle, which has over 30 years of cultivation history. Over the years, through the cultivation, purification, and rejuvenation efforts of professional technicians, Julu honeysuckle has developed its own unique economic and medicinal value and has been named “Juhua No. 1.” It features large leaves, abundant and long leaf hairs, deep green color, few excessive vegetative branches, upright plant structure, thick flower stems, compact flower buds, early and prolonged budding period, high yield of dried flowers, strong disease resistance, and high content of medicinal components (chlorogenic acid content reaches 4.27%, exceeding the national standard of 3.87%). Julu honeysuckle is grown intensively and yields high production. The current cultivation area has reached 10,000 mu, with dried flower yields of over 200 kilograms per mu, and some reaching up to 300 kilograms.