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Sunflower Leaf

向日葵叶
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Name

Xiang Ri Kui Ye (Sunflower Leaf)

  1. 向日葵叶
  2. Xiang Ri Kui Ye
  3. 向日葵葉
  4. Folium Helianthi Annui

The Effect of Sunflower Leaf

Property

Bitter, cool.

Actions

Prevent malaria, remove toxicity, reduce blood pressure.

Indications

Hypertension, sores and boils, deep-rooted boil.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 25~30 g, or double the dosage with the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.