In what ways are sunflowers good for you?

The beauty of a field of sunflowers or Helianthus Annuus, which we at the Opening Space Retreat are surrounded by, sends my Solar Plexus Chakra into a whirl. This chakra is situated just below the base of the sternum or breast bone and governs our Joie de Vivre or Get up and Go. 

Also sunflowers have dietary and medicinal components including: Vitamin D, Phosphorous and Potassium. The seeds also contain essential Fatty Acids, Zinc, Iron, Calcium and a high level of B-Complex vitamins such as B5. Sunflowers are excellent bowel-toners, these seeds are often used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. In our fight against radiation in our homes and our environments sunflowers are an invaluable weapon as they contain pectin which binds residues and clears the body of toxins.

In the oil taken from the seeds is Vitamin E which is useful in dermatological conditions.