REVIEW article
Front. Vet. Sci.
Sec. Animal Nutrition and Metabolism
Volume 12 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fvets.2025.1622768
The biological functions of Lonicera japonica in animal husbandry and its application in green breeding
Provisionally accepted
- 1Department of Biological and Food Engineering, Lyuliang University, lvliang, China
- 2Yunnan Open University, kunming，Yunnan, China
- 3College of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- 4Yunnan Academy of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, kunming，Yunnan, China
- 5College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, kunming，Yunnan, China
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Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its properties of clearing heat, detoxifying, cooling blood, dispersing wind, and exerting anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. Research conducted on domestic animals, the bioactive constituents found in Lonicera japonica have been demonstrated to potentiate the immune response, thereby augmenting the animal's disease resistance capabilities. The antioxidant ingredients effectively diminish free radicals within the animal, thereby slowing down cellular aging and enhancing the quality of animal-derived products. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of its constituents can effectively harmonize the animal's intestinal microbiota and refine the gastrointestinal milieu. This equilibrium aids in bolstering nutrient uptake and refining the efficiency of feed utilization. Its antiviral components can minimize the presence of drug residues in animal-derived products, thereby enhancing product safety and bolstering market competitiveness. The attributes highlighted demonstrate that the application of Lonicera japonica aligns with the principles of green, eco-friendly, and sustainable development. Its usage promotes the advancement of ecological agriculture and the circular economy, fostering a more harmonious and sustainable approach to farming. This paper primarily reviews the key active constituents, therapeutic potential, biological functions of Lonicera japonica, and its contemporary applications in livestock and poultry farming. The objective is to offer a comprehensive reference for optimizing the production efficiency and enhancing the product quality of livestock and poultry, as well as for substituting antibiotics with Lonicera japonica in animal husbandry.
Keywords: Lonicera japonica, active ingredient, Therapeutic potential, biological function, Livestock and poultry production
Received: 04 May 2025; Accepted: 20 Oct 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Zhang, Huo, Hu, Yang, Deng, Hu, Wang and Huo. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence:
Haizhen Wang, 20201018@llu.edu.cn
Jinlong Huo, jinlonghuo973@163.com
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