Sunflower
helianthus annuus
Medicinal Actions
Analysis pending research update.
Primary Conditions Treated
Anorexia
Bite
Bladder Stone
Bronchiectasis
Bronchosis
Cancer
Catarrh
Chest Ache
Chill
Cold
Constipation
Cystosis
Dermatosis
Edema
Fatigue
Fever
Gangrene
Gastrosis
Heart
Infection
Inflammation
Kidney Stone
Malaria
Nephrosis
Pain
Palsy
Psoriasis
Pulmonosis
Rash
Respirosis
Rheumatism
Screw Worm
Snakebite
Sore
Sore Throat
Splenosis
Swelling
Thirst
Wart
Water Retention
Worm
Wound
General Dosage
Dosages — 1 tsp seed oil caused 4 day diuresis; 2 tbsp/2 hours of infusion; 20–25 drops herb tincture 2–3 ×/day.
Safety & Contraindications
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects — Class 1. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Pollen or plant extracts may cause allergic reactions.
!