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This page contains information on cornflower and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems, such as inflammation of the eye as well as irritation around the eye area.
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Please note that we are not advocating that people stop using their normal medication, but would like to make people aware that some alternative therapies can be very effective to help treat problems and create a healthier, younger and more vital you.
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Although we believe in the therapeutic and healing properties of herbs, care must be taken in the use thereof, as they are powerful compounds.
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Genus and specie |
Centaurea cyanus |
It is also known as bachelor's button, bluebottle and knapweed.
It is a slender annual with gray-green leaves and bright blue flowers. The flowers may also sometimes be pink, white or purple, and is native to Europe.
The flowers are used.
It is an astringent herb that reduces inflammation and also has tonic and diuretic properties.
It contains anthocyanins (anthocyanidin glycosides), sesquiterpene lactones including cnicin as well as polyacetylenes and flavonoids.
- Internal use
- Traditionally it has been used to improve digestion, regulate the gall bladder, liver and kidneys as well as for menstrual disorders and to increase resistance to infections.
- External use
- It is very successful when used for washing out wounds.
- It is used with great success on mouth ulcers but its major application is for the treatment of the eye area and if used for corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis and minor wounds.
- It has antibacterial as well as an antioxidant properties and is successful when included in eye products, since it has a gentle astringent effect, but also soothes inflamed and irritated skin.
- Extracts of this plant it not often used, as it is a relatively expensive product to include in formulations.
- It is also sometimes added to shampoo and hair products.
- Use of essential oil
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To promote the interest and use of herbs and natural complementary health alternatives, we have included information on the following herbs.
Please note - although we discuss a wide variety of herbs, not all of them are used or sold by us.
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