Blue Cornflower Petals

Cornflower's beautiful blue colour is used to add a flourish to food and drink recipes. The dried flowers are used also to make medicine. People take cornflower tea to treat fever, constipation, water retention and chest congestion. The dried flowers are antipruritic, antitussive, astringent, diuretic, very purgative and tonic. An infusion can be used in the treatment of dropsy, constipation or as a mouthwash for ulcers and bleeding gums. Also taken as a bitter tonic to stimulate and improve digestion and support the liver. A blue ink and dye is obtained from the petals, and gives a lovely colour to linen. Also commonly used in pourri to add colour. Blue cornflower has a light sweet smell and ‘barely-there’ taste.

Blue Cornflower petals with their beautiful colour, can be used in crafts such as candles and bath salts or infused with oil as an ingredient in soaps, lotions, moisturizers and soothing balms to unlock it's full potential! These fantastic looking petals are perfect for Eco wedding confetti as they are 100% biodegradable and venue friendly.

Cornflower also comes in White and Pink colour.

Petals will keep for 6-12 months if stored in an airtight container, placed in a cool, dark area out of direct sunlight.

Please Note: This is a natural product, there may be imperfections or slight differences in colour, size, shape and texture. We strive to create a high quality product.