The efficacy and function of sunflower leaves

Speaking of sunflower leaves, I believe many friends know it, because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of sunflower leaves, so here we will learn about the effects of sunflower leaves in detail.

[Source] The leaves of sunflower, a plant of the Asteraceae family .

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "sunflower seeds".

[Chemical composition] The leaves contain neochlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid, chlorogenic acid, 3-o-feruloylquinic acid, 4-o-caffeoylquinic acid, caffeic acid, scopoletin, and sunflower extract. It also contains a large amount of organic acids (9-12% dry weight), of which dicarboxylic acids and tricarboxylic acids account for about 1/3, including citric acid (45.2%), malic acid (26.6%), fumaric acid (21.2%), etc. Autumn leaves contain palmitic acid and linolenic acid esters of lutein.

[Pharmacological action] It has an antibacterial effect on Staphylococcus aureus, but is ineffective against Escherichia coli. It can also be used as an antimalarial drug. A 0.2% concentration of alcohol extract can inhibit Paramecium in vitro. Although the effect is not very significant, a small amount of alcohol extract can still have a synergistic effect with quinine.

【Functions and indications】 "Chinese Medicinal Plant Illustrated Guide": "The leaves and flowers are bitter stomachic."

[Additional prescription] For the treatment of hypertension: 1 liang of sunflower leaves (2 liang of fresh ones), 1 liang of Achyranthes bidentata (double the amount of fresh ones). Decoction in water for oral administration. (Jiangxi "Handbook of Herbs")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Chinese Medicinal Plants Illustrated Guide"

The above is a brief introduction to sunflower leaves. Through this we can understand that sunflower leaves contain a variety of nutrients, which are very effective in treating and preventing some diseases. In daily life, everyone can eat it under the guidance of relevant people.