OVERVIEW:
Cornflowers are part of the daisy family. They are lacking in flavor, but the petals add texture and aesthetic value to tea blends, potpourri, baked goods, soups, salads, and custards. Cornflower is a key ingredient in Lady Grey tea and is used as an infusion, a poultice, and to create a natural blue dye. The properties of cornflower include antibiotic and antiseptic qualities.
LATIN:
Centaurea cyanus
ORIGIN:
Albania
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Dried Flower / Cut & Sifted
CATEGORY:
Culinary and Medicinal Herb
TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:
Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes
Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes
Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes
*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.
WHAT'S COOKING:
Cornflower Salad with Pesto
Cornflower Fudge
Cornflower Sugar
Lemon Curd and Dried Cornflower Petals
Potatoe Rösti, Cheese and Cornflower
Cornflowers
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Keep all herbs out of reach of children and pets.For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
