Sunflower petals - medicinal properties

Sunflower is an annual plant that belongs to the family of the Astrope. He has a thick stem, on which grows one big or several small heads. Most of the flower is a sign as a source of sunflower seeds. But it is also used in medicine. The healing properties of sunflower petals can be used to combat various diseases. Of these, pleasant enough to taste and extremely useful medicines are obtained.

How to use the healing properties of sunflower petals?

Medicine has found application to all parts of the plant. Of course, petals were not abandoned. In order to have the maximum amount of useful substances, it is necessary to collect flowers soon after they are dissolved.

Petals should be well dried in a ventilated room. It is possible to understand that the harvested crop is of high quality, on several grounds. Raw materials should be bright yellow, have a weak sweetish flavor and a bitter taste.

Healing properties of means based on sunflower petals

  1. Preparations with the addition of flowers are considered good expectorants. They are often prescribed for colds. They help to relax the smooth muscles of internal organs, reduce temperature.
  2. With the help of yellow petals, sunflower treats jaundice and various ailments of the liver and bile ducts.
  3. Infusion based on the plant significantly improves appetite. To drink it advise on a third of a glass three times - four times a day.
  4. Use the healing properties of sunflower can be with increased nervous excitability. Tincture will help to quickly get out of the state of depression or stress, calm down. To drink it it is necessary on 40 drops before reception of nutrition.
  5. Tea from the petals of a sunflower can be treated with ailments of the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal colic, urticaria, neuralgia, upper respiratory catarrh, influenza. It is also allowed to use it externally as an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory agent.
  6. Lotions with a decoction or infusion on the flowers of sunflower quickly eliminate all the signs of herpes . A moistened tampon should be applied to a sore spot and attached for a time with a plaster.
  7. Often, the useful properties of sunflower petals are used to combat psoriasis. Tincture is suitable for both internal and external use - a dark oily liquid rubs the affected area.