Premium Whole Blue Cornflowers: A Vibrant Herbal Remedy, Wellness Tea, and Culinary Accent

Corn Flowers Blue Whole from eOil.co.za’s Herbal Collection are hand-selected, all-natural dried blue petals of Centaurea cyanus, cherished for both their aesthetic beauty and wellness support

Renowned for a gentle, floral flavor, blue cornflowers are a premium addition to teas, natural remedies, and gourmet creations.

Product Features 

Corn Flowers Blue Whole (Centaurea cyanus)

100% pure, food-grade, vegan-friendly, naturally dried petals

Premium blue herbal tea flower for colour, wellness, and culinary use

Antioxidant, diuretic, digestive-supporting, and gentle anti-inflammatory

South African trusted source for dried edible flowers

Key Benefits & Traditional Uses

Antioxidant & Cellular Support: Rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids, cornflower petals protect against oxidative stress, helping to reduce chronic disease risk and support overall wellness.

Digestive & Detox Benefits: Traditionally used to ease digestive discomfort, reduce bloating, and gently stimulate the body’s natural cleansing processes through mild diuretic effects.

Anti-Inflammatory: Blue cornflowers provide mild, natural anti-inflammatory action, soothing minor inflammatory ailments internally and externally (e.g., tea compresses for eye irritation).

Eye & Skin Soothing: Used as an herbal eyewash and in beauty routines to calm irritated or tired eyes, and to soothe skin irritation.

Calming Nerves: The tea is cherished for its gentle, relaxing effect, making it helpful for reducing stress and supporting restful sleep.

Culinary Accent: Adds brilliant blue colour and mild floral taste to salads, baked goods, cocktails, and herbal tea blends.

Basic Certificate of Analysis (COA) Information

Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus (blue cornflower)

Form: Whole dried blue petals

Phytochemicals: Rich in anthocyanins (blue pigment), flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, sesquiterpenes, and biotin

Quality: 100% natural, hand-harvested, food grade, free from additives, vegan-friendly

Microbial/Safety: Batch-tested for purity and low in contaminants

Shelf Life: Store in a cool, dry, sealed container away from direct sunlight to preserve colour and aroma

Instructions for Use

Herbal Tea/Infusion:

Add 1–2 teaspoons of whole dried petals to a cup of boiled water

Steep 5–10 minutes, strain, and enjoy (up to 3 cups per day)

Pairs well with chamomile or peppermint; can be served hot or iced, with optional honey or lemon

Culinary:

Sprinkle petals on salads, cakes, desserts, or cocktails for colour and appeal7

Use in beauty, soap, and DIY bath products as a natural colourful accent3

Other Traditional Uses:

Herbal eyewash: Brew a tea, cool, and use as a gentle compress for irritated eyes

Hair and skin care: Add to homemade lotions and rinses for soothing properties

Storage:

Keep in a sealed, dry container, away from light and moisture. Colour fades over time, but petals remain safe and usable when kept dry.

Cautions & Safety

Generally recognized as safe for food and beverage use; limited data, but no known issues for pregnancy or breastfeeding in typical culinary amounts

Always purchase food-grade petals if used for culinary or herbal tea

Discontinue use if any allergic reaction occurs

Disclaimer: For educational purposes and general wellness. Cornflower is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized advice—especially if pregnant, nursing, or using for medicinal purposes.

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plant name

Cornflower , cornflower , bezel breaker

International Latin denomination

Centaurea cyanus L.

botanical family

Asteraceae

Description and habitat

• Branched annual or biennial herbaceous plant, frank green leaves, more or less deeply divided depending on whether they are basal or apex, heads of blue flowers, the fruits are achenes surmounted by red bristles

History and tradition

Parts used

• flower heads

Dosage forms available

• Whole plant tincture

Usual dosages

Composition

Main components of the plant

• Polyphenols  : anthocyanoside pigments , flavones , protocyanin [1]
• Polysaccharides
• Polyenes
• Alkaloid ( gentianin )

Main components of buds or young shoots

Main components of essential oil

Properties

Plant properties

• Astringent
• Anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory in vitro and in vivo by polysaccharides [2] , analgesic
• Gastroprotector, anti-ulcer [3] , [4]
• Softening, bechic, antipyretic [5]
• Diuretic
• Tonic
• Weakly antibiotic
• Protection against ultraviolet radiation [6]

Bud properties

Properties of essential oil

Directions

Indications of the whole plant (phytotherapy)

• Lotions in eye diseases
• purgative fruits
• Rheumatism

Indications of the bud (gemmotherapy)

Specific indications of essential oil (aromatherapy)

Known or suspected mode of action

Usual formulations

• Ophthalmic use: one teaspoon for one cup, sterilize by boiling for 5 minutes, in eye baths and washes

Regulations

• French Pharmacopoeia list A (capitulum)

Possible side effects and precautions for use

Bibliographic references

1. Aller↑ Kosaku Takeda, Akiko Osakabe, Shinomi Saito, Daisuke Furuyama, Atsuko Tomita, Yumi Kojima, Mayumi Yamadera, Masaaki Sakuta. Components of protocyanin, a blue pigment from the blue flowers of Centaurea cyanus. Phytochemistry, Volume 66, Issue 13, July 2005, Pages 1607-1613
2. Aller↑ Nancy Garbacki, Vincent Gloaguen, Jacques Damas, Patricia Bodart, Monique Tits, Luc Angenot. Anti-inflammatory and immunological effects of Centaurea cyanus flower-heads. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 68, Issues 1-3, 15 December 1999, Pages 235-241 PMID 10624883
3. Aller↑ Pirvu, L., Bubueanu, C., Panteli, M., Petcu, L., & Coprean, D. (2015). Centaurea cyanus L. polysaccharides and polyphenols cooperation in achieving strong rat gastric ulcer protection. Open Chemistry, 1(open-issue).
4. Aller↑ Pirvu, L., Dragomir, C., Schiopu, S., & Mihul, SC (2012). Vegetal extracts with gastroprotective activity. Go. I. Extracts obtained from Centaurea cyanus L. raw material. Romanian Biotechnological Letters, 17(2), 7169-7176.
5. Aller↑ Akkol, EK, Arif, R., Ergun, F., & Yesilada, E. (2009). Sesquiterpene lactones with antinociceptive and antipyretic activity from two Centaurea species. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 122(2), 210-215.
6. Aller↑ Akihisa Takahashi, Kosaku Takeda, Takeo Ohnishi. Light-Induced Anthocyanin Reduces the Extent of Damage to DNA in UV-Irradiated Centaurea cyanus Cells in Culture. Plant Cell Physiol (1991) 32(4):541-547 [1]

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep tightly closed, away from the reach of Children and pets.

Do not exceed the daily dose.

This product is not intended to prevent or cure any form of illness or disease.
 

If you are pregnant or nursing ; If you have a medical condition or are in the course of medical treatment ; If you are programmed for theater/operation in the near future, please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.

This product cannot replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

This product has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

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