Handbook of Medicinal Herbs

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SUNFLOWER (Helianthus annuus L.) +++

Synonyms: H. annuus subsp. lenticularis (Cockerell) Cockerell, H. annuus var. lenticularis Cock-
erell, H. annuus var. macrocarpus (DC.) Cockerell, H. lenticularis Douglas.


Activities (Sunflower) — Antiinflammatory (f; X8987908); Antipyretic (f; FAD; HHB); Aper-
itif (f; DEM); Astringent (f; FAD); Deobstruent (f; EFS); Diuretic (f; FAD; HHB; MAD);
Emollient (f; EFS); Expectorant (f; EFS; FAD; MAD); Stimulant (f; HHB); Vermifuge (f;
DEM); Vulnerary (f; MAD).


Indications (Sunflower) — Anorexia (f; DEM); Bite (f; FAD); Bladder Stone (f; JFM); Bron-
chiectasis (f; MAD); Bronchosis (f; HHB); Cancer (f; JFM; JLH); Catarrh (f; DEM); Chest Ache
(f; DEM); Chill (f; MAD); Cold (f; JFM); Constipation (f; PH2; MAD); Cystosis (f; JFM);
Dermatosis (f; JFM; PH2); Edema (f; JFM); Fatigue (f; DEM); Fever (f; DEM; FAD; HHB; JFM);
Gangrene (f; MAD); Gastrosis (f; JFM); Heart (f; JFM); Infection (f; PH2); Inflammation (f;
X8987908); Kidney Stone (f; JFM); Malaria (f; FAD; HHB; JLH); Nephrosis (f; JFM); Pain (f;
DEM; JFM); Palsy (f; JFM); Psoriasis (f; PH2); Pulmonosis (f; HHB PH2); Rash (f; MAD);
Respirosis (f; MAD); Rheumatism (f; PH2); Screw Worm (f; DEM); Snakebite (f; FAD); Sore (f;
DEM); Sore Throat (f; MAD); Splenosis (f; MAD); Swelling (f; DEM; MAD); Thirst (f; DEM);
Wart (f; DEM); Water Retention (f; FAD; HHB; MAD); Worm (f; DEM); Wound (f; PH2).


Dosages (Sunflower) — 1 tsp seed oil caused 4 day diuresis (JFM); 2 tbsp/2 hours of infusion (20
g young shoots in 200 cc sweetened water) (JFM); 20–25 drops herb tincture 2–3 ×/day (MAD).


Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Sunflower) — Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards
and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific
quantified dosage! JAD). Pollen or plant extracts may cause allergic reactions (FAD).


SURINAM-CHERRY (Eugenia uniflora L.) +++

Synonyms: E. brasiliana (L.) Aubl., E. michelii Lam.


Activities (Surinam-Cherry) — Antimycotic (1; PH2); Antiseptic (1; PH2); Astringent (1; PH2);
Hypolipidemic (f; PH2); Insectifuge (1; IED); Xanthine-Oxidase Inhibitor (1; PH2).

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