Sunflower- helianthus annuus

Energy and Flavors- warm, salty, sweet

Parts Used- leaves, oil, seeds

Parts of Body- brain, heart, lungs, skin, thyroid

Conditions- anxiety, high blood pressure, bone loss, bronchitis, cancer, high cholesterol, chronic fatigue, colds, constipation, coughs, depression, diabetes, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, indigestion, irregularity, migraine headache, muscle cramps, oxidative stress, plantar fasciitis, skin conditions, thyroid disorder, whooping cough

Curative Properties- anticancer, anticoagulant, antihypertension, antineoplastic, antioxidant, antitumor, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, hypotensive, lubricating, moistening

Biochemical Properties- phytosterols, selenium, magnesium, pantothenic acid, thiamine, manganese, copper, calcium, vitamin c, vitamin e, vitamin b6, phenolic acids, flavonoids, hyperforin, essential oils, tannins, resins, glycosides, carotenes, pectin, hyproside

Cautions- high in omega 6, balance with omega 3 in large dose

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