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Sunflower

lat. Helianthus annuus

Group: Flowers

The name of this plant derives from Greek word helios, meaning sun and anthos, meaning flower. Sunflower is an annual plant, the biggest and the most popular one among Helianthus plant family. It is very useful and is often planted in wetlands, since its roots go deep inside the ground and dry it out. Besides water, the root absorbs harmful molecules and it is excellent as a plant purifying the terrain of polluted ground.

Sunflower is a summer flower, since it flourishes from June to September or to the beginning of autumn. It is usually yellow, but also in orange and crimson nuances. The center of its floral head is composed of inflorescence, surrounded with 10 cm long petals. The products of central flowers are of dark brown and black colour, of oval and flat shapes. There are light grey seeds inside them and they are rich in proteins, plant fats, vitamins and minerals.

Sunflower seed is an essential part of human nourishment. It produces oil, since each seed contains 30 to 50% of plant oil in its ingredients. 20 grams of sunflower seeds satisfy human's daily need for vitamin E. Dried and fried seeds are rich in protein almost like meat, so they are often used in preparing meals.

Gentle oblong petals are used in preparing tea; they have bitter taste and pleasant aromas of honey.

Central inflorescence creates a unique mathematic model and motive presented by H.Vogel at his time. It had the form of Fermatsk's spiral, with meticulously pinpointed place of each flower in inflorescence.

This fascinating flower charmed many ancient civilizations. Indians used sunflower in their nutrition, made flour and filtered oil a thousand years B.C. It has been grown for centuries in China and Greece, where it is dedicated to god Helios. Aztecs crowned their priestesses with these flowers and Maya valued and respected this flower, preparing tea of its petals, used seeds, stems and leaves in nutrition. Sunflower was a flower of fertility and holiness for Maya.

Sunflower was inspiration for Vincent Van Gogh, and he placed these beautiful flowers on one of his master-pieces –Sunflowers.

Sunflower Essential Oils

Price: $13.98
Dove Clinical Protection Cool Essentials, 1.7-Ounce Stick (Pack of 2)
Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Solid, Cool Essentials Provides clinically proven prescription strength protection against wetness

Price: $13.98
Dove Clinical Protection Original Clean, 1.7-Ounce Stick (Pack of 2)
Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Solid, Original Clean Provides clinically proven prescription strength protection against wetness

Price: $16.99
Dove Clinical Protection Cool Essentials, 1.7-Ounce Stick (Pack of 2)
Dove Clinical Protection Antiperspirant provides the strength you need with the attention to beauty and skin care you expect from Dove. Dove clinical protection provides clinically proven prescription strength protection against wetness without a prescription, and delivers all-day freshness through odor-fighting technology. With Dove's famous 1/4 moisturizers, it soothes and conditions skins, and the Cool Essentials fragrance leaves you feeling clean, fresh, and beautiful. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout { height: 100 percent; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electroni cs/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: 250px; } ul.callout { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; } h5.callout { text-align: center; } The Dove clinical protection antiperspirant offers: Prescription-strength wetness protection. Aluminum Chloride-free formula. Moisturizers soothe and condition skin. Fresh, clean Cool Essentials fragrance. Dove clinical protection soothes and conditions skin while providing outstanding wetness protection. View larger. Prescription-strength Protection Without a Prescription Dove clinical protection was formulated specifically for women seeking superior protection from wetness but without the irritation. It is clinically proven to be as effective as prescription anti-perspirants in controlling underarm wetness, but doesn't contain aluminum chloride like prescription products. Aluminum chloride is an acidic ingredient, and can cause skin irritation and discomfort. Dove's 1/4 Moisturizers Soothe Your Skin Dove clinical solid formula contains 1/4 moisturizers with sunflower oil to soothe and condition underarm skin even while providing prescription strength wetness protection. Versatile Application Dove clinical protection can be applied either in the morning or before going to bed. For best results, apply before going to bed as the formula acclimates to the body and forms a deep level of protection while you are sleeping. This protection lasts throughout the following day, even after a shower. The recommended dose for each underarm is two clicks. Safe For You and Your Skin Anti-perspirants have been used for more than sixty years and overwhelming evidence indicates they are safe and effective. Dove clinical protection was created through work with leading academic institutions around the world to advance understanding of sweating and underarm protection. Anti-perspirants reduce sweat by controlling the flow of underarm perspiration and masking body odor. This is different from deodorants which prevent odor by using fragrance and reducing the levels of underarm bacteria but do not stop sweating. Provides clinically proven prescription strength protection against wetness

Price: $32.00
Thymes Essentials Body Scrub
Gently buff away dry skin with the natural scrubbing power of Thymes Essentials Body Scrub. Sugar crystals exfoliate as sunflower oil and vitamin E hydrate. Fragrance: A refreshing Mediterranean blend of Italian tangerine, orange and lemon, red currant, dewy jasmine, petitgrain, cyprus, a touch of sheer musk and sun-drenched grapefruit. Perfect for the whole family. Gently exfoliating sugar Skin-loving vitamin E Hydrating sunflower oil 17 oz

Price: $10.75
Peppermint Rosemary Herbal Salt Scrub
Discover the nourishing power of pure herbal infusions while enjoying the intoxicating fragrance of essential aromatherapy Exfoliate

Price: $23.98
Sunflower Body Butter - Lavender Essential Oil
If you have enjoyed our Magic Mint Foot Cream - this is the body butter for you! Our new Sunflower Body Butter begins with the same basic ingredients. You can then customize your product with any Blue House Soaps fragrance, essential oil, or EO blend. This luxurious cream is whipped and whipped to a light, airy consistency. Sunflower oil is instantly absorbed by your skin, replintishing the oils lost daily to a dry environment without leaving a greasy feel. Your skin will love this cream! Packaged in a beautiful cobalt blue jar with black or silver lid. Visit our Cookbook for a complete listing of ingredients. Samples available.

Price: $7.98
Sunflower Body Butter - Lime Essential Oil
If you have enjoyed our Magic Mint Foot Cream - this is the body butter for you! Our new Sunflower Body Butter begins with the same basic ingredients. You can then customize your product with any Blue House Soaps fragrance, essential oil, or EO blend. This luxurious cream is whipped and whipped to a light, airy consistency. Sunflower oil is instantly absorbed by your skin, replintishing the oils lost daily to a dry environment without leaving a greasy feel. Your skin will love this cream! Packaged in a beautiful cobalt blue jar with black or silver lid. Visit our Cookbook for a complete listing of ingredients. Samples available.

Price: $23.98
Sunflower Body Butter - Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil
If you have enjoyed our Magic Mint Foot Cream - this is the body butter for you! Our new Sunflower Body Butter begins with the same basic ingredients. You can then customize your product with any Blue House Soaps fragrance, essential oil, or EO blend. This luxurious cream is whipped and whipped to a light, airy consistency. Sunflower oil is instantly absorbed by your skin, replintishing the oils lost daily to a dry environment without leaving a greasy feel. Your skin will love this cream! Packaged in a beautiful cobalt blue jar with black or silver lid. Visit our Cookbook for a complete listing of ingredients. Samples available.

Price: $12.78
Sunflower Body Butter - California Lemon Essential Oil
If you have enjoyed our Magic Mint Foot Cream - this is the body butter for you! Our new Sunflower Body Butter begins with the same basic ingredients. You can then customize your product with any Blue House Soaps fragrance, essential oil, or EO blend. This luxurious cream is whipped and whipped to a light, airy consistency. Sunflower oil is instantly absorbed by your skin, replintishing the oils lost daily to a dry environment without leaving a greasy feel. Your skin will love this cream! Packaged in a beautiful cobalt blue jar with black or silver lid. Visit our Cookbook for a complete listing of ingredients. Samples available.

Price: $23.98
Sunflower Body Butter - Pure Peppermint Essential Oil
If you have enjoyed our Magic Mint Foot Cream - this is the body butter for you! Our new Sunflower Body Butter begins with the same basic ingredients. You can then customize your product with any Blue House Soaps fragrance, essential oil, or EO blend. This luxurious cream is whipped and whipped to a light, airy consistency. Sunflower oil is instantly absorbed by your skin, replintishing the oils lost daily to a dry environment without leaving a greasy feel. Your skin will love this cream! Packaged in a beautiful cobalt blue jar with black or silver lid. Visit our Cookbook for a complete listing of ingredients. Samples available.