CORNFLOWER (Centaurea cyanus)

Botanical Name

Centaurea Cyanus

Description

An infusion of the flowers is used externally as a skin and eye wash, a hair rinse, and in a poultice to treat wounds or to make a tea. Avoid consumption if pregnant. 

• Uses: cuts + wounds + eyewash
• Properties: astringent + anti inflammatory + emmenagogue + sedative
• Parts Used: flowers
• Constituents: anthocyans + coumarins + flavonoids

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