Sunflower in recorded literature developed by several Indian tribes of North America thousands of years ago. After the conquest by the Europeans, Sunflowers were introduced throughout Europe and across the world in the 16th century. Its use as a source of oil was introduced in the 19th century.
Strangely Sunflower actually made ??the national flower of China and the official state flower of Kansas, United States.
Latin name of the sunflower is Helianthus annuus Linn. This herb is included in the steraceae family and categorized plant annuals. Sunflowers have properties including lowering blood pressure drugs, analgesics and anti-dysentery. Addition of sunflower leaves is useful as an anti inflammatory to reduce pain and anti-malarial.
Based on the results of experiments performed, the experts concluded that sunflower can be mixed to treat gastric cancer, hypertension, toothache, sore breasts, malaria, urinary tract stones and some other diseases. But pregnant women are prohibited from consuming this herb because it has negative impact for the health of the fetus. For those of you who suffer from high blood pressure does not hurt to try herbs sunflower product at home.