Cornflower (centaurea cyanus)

Alternative Names:

Blue Bonnet, Bluecup, Hurtsickle

Description:

Blue Cornflower Petals have been used to improve digestion, regulate the gall bladder, liver, and kidneys as well as for menstrual disorders, and to increase resistance to infections. The tea made from them is sometimes used topically for effectively washing out wounds. One of this herb’s most well-known uses is as a treatment for eye irritations and infections due to its antibacterial properties. Simply prepare a tea from the flower and use it as a wash to rinse out conjunctivitis-infected eyes. That is the reason it usually appears as an ingredient in eye drops and eye lotions. Women take it for menstrual disorders and menstrual cramps, as well as for vaginal yeast infections. A strong cornflower tea is also used as a wash to help get rid of dandruff and is often used to ease mouth ulcers.

Precautions:

Pregnant and breast-feeding women should not use corn ower. Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Corn ower may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before using cornflower.

Ingredients:

Dried organic cornflower

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