The function of sunflower stem core

Sunflower is also called sunflower. Legend has it that its flowers will rotate towards the direction of the sun. The melon seeds we usually eat are its seeds. In addition to edible seeds, the stems and leaves of sunflowers are commonly used medicinal materials. In traditional Chinese medicine, they can be used to dispel dampness and heat, and eliminate flatulence. It can be said that the entire sunflower is a treasure. Let's learn about the function of the sunflower's pistil.

The whole body of sunflower is medicine. Its seeds, flower disk, stems and leaves, pith, roots, flowers, etc. can all be used as medicine. The seed oil can be used as the base of ointment; the stem pith can be used as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory agent; the leaves and petals can be used as a bitter stomachic; and the fruit disk (receptacle) has the effect of lowering blood pressure. [13]

Sunflower seeds are sweet and mild in nature, enter the large intestine meridian, and have the effect of expelling parasites and stopping diarrhea. "The Book of Medicinal Herbs" says that it "relieves breath and drains pus", and "Fujian Folk Herbs" says that it "treats bloody dysentery". Sunflower seeds contain more than 50% fatty oil, of which linoleic acid accounts for 70%. In addition, they also contain phospholipids, which have a good lipid-lowering effect and have a preventive effect on acute hyperlipidemia and chronic hypercholesterolemia in experimental animals. The oil in sunflower seeds, especially the linoleic acid part, can inhibit experimental thrombosis. Sunflower seeds and oil also have the effect of moisturizing the skin and hair. Xinjiang is rich in sunflowers. Uyghur girls have many long braids that are shiny black, which is said to be related to the girls' love of eating sunflower seeds. However, sunflower seeds are warm and dry after being fried. Eating too much can easily cause "heat" symptoms such as dry mouth, mouth ulcers, toothache, etc., so you should be careful.

The flower disc has the functions of clearing away heat and resolving phlegm, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and is effective for headaches, dizziness, etc. Grind the sunflower disc into powder, take 5 grams, and take it with rice wine, 3 times a day, to treat functional uterine bleeding. Boil the disc in water and take it, to treat asthma. Boil the disc in water and add brown sugar to drink, to treat dysmenorrhea.

The stems and leaves can dispel wind and heat, clear the liver and improve eyesight. 5 grams of sunflower stems and leaves and 10 dates, decocted in water, 1 dose per day for 5 to 7 days, can treat high blood pressure. Take an appropriate amount of fresh sunflower stems and leaves, decocted in water, to treat red eyes and excessive tears.

The stem marrow can strengthen the spleen, eliminate dampness and stop leukorrhea. Take an appropriate amount of the white pith from the stem of sunflower, decocted in water and taken orally, it can treat clear and thin leucorrhea, and soreness of the waist and knees. 20 grams of sunflower stem pith, 5 grams each of wick, bamboo leaves and tongcao, decocted in water and taken orally, can treat gonorrhea and prostatitis.

The root can clear away heat and dampness, promote qi circulation and relieve pain. Taking an appropriate amount of sunflower root decocted in water can treat gonorrhea, frequent urination, urgency and pain when urinating. 30 grams of sunflower root and 10 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, decocted in water, can treat epigastric pain.

The flowers can clear away heat, detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain. An appropriate amount of sunflower flowers, half wine and half water, boiled and taken can treat mastitis. Take an appropriate amount of sunflower flowers, mash them for external application or dry and grind them into powder, and apply them with sesame oil. It can treat sores, carbuncles, boils, and mastitis.