Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) whole, dried FREE SHIPPING 1 oz - 1 pound

Description

Beautiful blue flowers, perfect for garnishing tops of soap bars, or including in your facial scrubs. Steam facial of the petals is often used for improving the look of skin.
Cornflower is a member of the daisy family noted for its vibrant azure blue flowers. Today, cornflower petals are added to tea blends, potpourri, baked goods, soups, salads and custards, or are frozen in decorative ice cubes for iced beverages.
Magical properties: "A decoction of the petals, filtered through three layers of linen and ritually consecrated beneath a full moon with a moonstone, were used as an eye bath for increasing clairvoyance : enabling one to see aspects of the universal creative forces."
Uses:
- Use in facial steams
- Use in infusions for skin & hair
- Add to tea blends
- Add to baked goods, soups and salads
- Add petals to ice cube trays and freeze in ice
- Add to potpourri blends
Origin: Hungary
Active compounds: Anthocyanins (anthocyanidin glycosides), sesquiterpene lactone: cnicin, as well as polyacetylenes and flavonoids.
Other names: Bachelor's button, Basket flower, Boutonniere flower, bluebottle
Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place.
The information contained in this listing is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen.
Packaged in a resealable plastic bag.