Cornflower
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CA$5.00
CA$5.00
Centaurea cyanus
Annual Sun
Properties: Antiinflammatory, expectorant, diuretic, digestive, cholagogue.
Uses: herb teas of cornflower to help the digestion and urinary system. Used externally to relieve irritated eyes and eyelids. In bath, to relieve ulcerous wounds. Seeds serve as light laxative for children. The leaves are used to relieve rheumatic pains.
Parts used: flowers, leaves and seeds.
Notes: easy to grow, will produce flowers all summer long if pick as they appear.
Height: 60 to 90cm
Annual Sun
Properties: Antiinflammatory, expectorant, diuretic, digestive, cholagogue.
Uses: herb teas of cornflower to help the digestion and urinary system. Used externally to relieve irritated eyes and eyelids. In bath, to relieve ulcerous wounds. Seeds serve as light laxative for children. The leaves are used to relieve rheumatic pains.
Parts used: flowers, leaves and seeds.
Notes: easy to grow, will produce flowers all summer long if pick as they appear.
Height: 60 to 90cm