Cornflower

Background: Its Latin name, Cyanus, comes from mythology for a youthful devotee of the goddess Flora (Cyanus), whose favorite flower it was. Tte name of the genus is derived from the Centaur, Chiron, who taught humankind the healing virtue of herbs.

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."

Listed in the French Pharmacopoeia since 1884.

Applications:

Antitussive, astringent, weakly diuretic, emmenagogue, ophthalmic, mildly purgative, tonic, and stimulant.

Internal uses: Improves digestion, regulates gall bladder, liver and kidneys. Beneficial in treating menstrual problems. Increases resistance to infections.

External use
Used for washing out wounds. It is used with great success in ulcerations of the mouth and skin.mouth ulcers.

Used for corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis and minor eye wounds.
It has antibacterial, antioxidant properties and appears, as does eyebright, in products for eye health. Soothes inflamed, irritated skin. It is added to shampoos and hair products.

Used in ophthalmology and to treat the area around the eyes. It has astringent properties and also has an antioxidant effect on the skin. It has been used to give eyes a bright sparkling look. A steam-facial of the petals improves look and health of skin.