Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Kornblume
Published March 2, 1989
Name of Drug
Centaurea cyanus, cyani flos, cornflower, cyani flower.
Composition of Drug
Cornflower flower consists of the dried flowers of Centaurea cyanus L. [Fam. Asteraceae], freed from the receptacles and calyces, as well as preparations thereof.
The whole inflorescence and its preparations are also used.
Uses
Cornflower flowers and their preparations are used for fever, menstrual disorders, vaginal candidiasis, as a laxative, tonic, bitter, also as a diuretic and an expectorant, as well as a stimulant for liver and gallbladder function.
The effectiveness for the claimed applications is not documented.
Risks
None known.
Evaluation
Since the effectiveness for the claimed applications is not documented, a therapeutic use of this herb cannot be recommended.
There is no concern regarding the use as a coloring agent in herbal teas.
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