The efficacy and function of sunflower

There are many types of Chinese medicine. When we choose, we need to understand the medicine first. So do you know about the medicinal material sunflower? Let us introduce it below.

[Other names] Sunflower, sunflower, sunflower, morning glory, sunflower

[Source] Sunflower, Heliantus annuus L., a plant of the genus Helianthus in the Asteraceae family, is used as medicine with its inflorescence receptacle (disk), roots, stem pith, leaves and seeds . When the fruit is ripe, pull it up with the roots, harvest it separately and dry it in the sun.

【Nature and flavor】Light, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Sunflower disc: nourishes the liver and kidneys, lowers blood pressure, and relieves pain. Used for hypertension, headache, dizziness, tinnitus due to kidney deficiency, toothache, stomachache, abdominal pain, and dysmenorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] 1 to 3 liang of flower disk, 0.5 to 1 liang of root, 0.5 to 1 liang of stem pith.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

After the above introduction to sunflowers, we have a detailed understanding of sunflowers. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of sunflowers and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.