Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Blue petals traditionally used as a soothing eyewash and gentle skin rinse.
Traditional use (european-folk): Blue petals traditionally used as a soothing eyewash and gentle skin rinse.
Blue petals traditionally used as a soothing eyewash and gentle skin rinse.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- Blue petals traditionally used as a soothing eyewash and gentle skin rinse.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- Mild; use clean, well-strained preparations near the eyes.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Mild; use clean, well-strained preparations near the eyes.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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