The efficacy and function of sunflower

Do you know about sunflower? It is a common medicinal material. It is generally used as a raw material in many places. It can also treat many physical diseases. Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge about sunflower.

[Other names] Musk okra, mountain oil hemp, false cotton boll, false three-leaf, water hibiscus, false hibiscus

[Source] Abelmoschus moschatus (L.) Medic., a plant of the genus Abelmoschus in the Malvaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots, leaves and flowers . The roots are collected in autumn and used fresh or dried; the leaves are collected in summer and autumn and mostly used fresh; the flowers are collected in summer and soaked in fragrant oil.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly sweet, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, draws out toxins and discharges pus.

【Usage and Dosage】 3 to 5 cents. Apply appropriate amount of leaves to the affected area for external use. Apply flower-soaked oil externally.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Guangxi Chinese Herbal Medicine

Above, we introduced what sunflower seeds are and understood their effects and functions. Sunflower seeds can improve our immunity. It also has a therapeutic effect in health preservation and has many benefits to our bodies.