Tall Grass Prairies
Common Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Habitat: Prairies and roadsides.
Seasons: July - October.
Uses: Antiseptic, bactericide, snakebite, bronchitis, cold, cough, diarrhea, diuretic, fever, fracture, inflammation, malaria, sores, and wounds.
Preparation: Tea and poultice.
Active Chemical Ingredient: Quercetin.
Chemical Structure:
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| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercetin |
Resources: Helianthus annuus - Natural Medicine Facts.
http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/helianthus-annuus.html
Foster, Steven, (2014). Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America. New York, New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
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