Centaurea cyanus
Cornflowers have a long history of use in folk herbal practices for their beneficial properties. The flowers are typically added to herbal infusions, steeped as cornflower tea, or added to potpourri. Traditional and topical uses include eye comfort, skin soothing, and steeped as a gentle herbal tea to act as mild digestive support.
Other names for it are bachelor’s button, bluebottle, bluebow, and blue cap.
People allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family (like daisies, ragweed, or marigolds) may react to cornflower. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.