Sunflower

Sunflower

(collection of common folk medicines)

[source] it is the flower bud of sunflower, a Compositae plant. See sunflower seed for plant morphology.

[collection] harvest in autumn.

[chemical constituents] the flower contains quercetin, triterpenoid saponins, sunflower saponins a, B, C, etc. Its aglycones are oleanolic acid and ascorbic acid. Pollen contains sterol, mainly β - sitosterol.

[pharmacological action] the water extract of flower perfused rabbit ears has vasodilation effect; subcutaneous injection of it has a short-term antihypertensive effect on cats; intravenous injection of it also causes respiratory excitement and blood pressure drop in rabbits, and can significantly enhance the contraction of small intestine, which can be used for intestinal weakness. Tincture has antipyretic effect according to cloud.

[functions and indications] collection of commonly used folk herbs: "dispel wind and improve eyesight. Treatment of dizziness, swelling, but also birth. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 2-8 yuan (1-2 Liang fresh).

[should avoid] pregnant women should not take it.

[selection] treatment of toothache: sunflower eight money. Dry in the sun, add dry tobacco and inhale. (selected folk prescriptions by Huaiyin)

Chinese PinYin : Xiang Ri Kui Hua