ornflower Red Petals  Centaurea cyanus

Cornflower is used for easing eye irritation and treating problems like sore eyes, conjunctivitis, and even skin irritation around the eye because of its effective anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.Cornflower tea is used as an eye wash to relieve swelling and pain.

The bitterness of cornflower makes it an effective natural remedy against a variety of digestive problems like constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, and other gastrointestinal complaints.It also acts as an appetite stimulant and is therefore used for treating cases of anorexia as well.

The flowers of this plant are used as an expectorant, diuretic, and stimulant for gall bladder and liver function.It also supports and regulates the functioning of the kidneys..

Cornflower is very commonly applied topically to wounds, cuts, and other ulcerations.You can either use the juice from its leaves or make a poultice and apply it to the wounds for quick relief from pain and inflammation.

Cornflower is also used as an astringent oral rinse for treating mouth ulcers.

Women suffering from endometriosis can take cornflower preparations to ease menstrual cramps and other related symptoms.

Cornflower has a calming effect on the nervous system and it therefore beneficial to those suffering from anxiety, stress, depression, and other nervous system disorders