Blawkka’s cornflower stands out from other meadow plants with its intense blue color. The Russian legend says that this is a young man enchanted by the mermaid who could not decide whether to live with her on land or in the sea. The color of the Bławatka was to symbolize the ocean. This plant popular in Poland impresses not only with its appearance, but also with health properties.
Blawka cornflower in Poland is a commonly occurring plant, often considered a weed. It grows wild in meadows and fields, although it is increasingly bred for decorative purposes in gardens and on recreational plots.
This plant comes from the Asthrowato -Mountain Familywhich is visible from characteristic flowers, whose tubular petals are collected in baskets, as is the Astrów. Chabru flowers have an intense blue color, thanks to which you can easily find it in the meadow.
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Blawkan cornflower also called self -samthe head, macoszka or flower Wołoszek is an annual plant. Naturally, it comes from the Middle East and the Mediterranean countries. He was probably brought to Europe in the 18th century. People have used its health properties for centuries. He was known in the folk medicine of ancient Egypt, it was used by Hildegard from Bingen in the 12th century. The notes about him were also found in the French Pharmacopoeia from 1884, in which he was assigned a supportive action Treatment of eye ailments.
Chabru flowers contain many substances with medicinal properties including antioxidants: anthocyanins and flavonoids, tannins, bitterness, polysaccharides, as well as mineral salts and vitamin C. Infusions and extracts from the plant have:
- anti -inflammatory – can alleviate the symptoms of many chronic diseases, e.g. rheumatism,
- diuretic – the plant is used to treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones;
- soothing skin inflammation caused by atopic dermatitis, which is confirmed by German-French studies published in the journal “Inflammatory mediators”;
- Wholegin and accelerating digestion – the infusion of the cornflower not only accelerates digestion, but also increases the appetite.
Infusions from the cornflower Used externally in the form of compresses soothes eye irritation. The plant is also part of many natural cosmetics for oily and acne skin. Cornflower’s yard tea also has a relaxing effect. Drinkled in the evening after a stressful day, she brings relief and makes it easier to fall asleep.
Flowers cornflower can be collected yourself in the meadow And remove to prepare delicious and relaxing. It is best to collect them in full bloom, i.e. from June to September. Flower petals should be dried in the shade or in the oven to speed up this process. The plant ready for brewing is also available in herbal stores and with healthy food. How to brew cornflage tea?
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Just 1-2 tablespoons of dried cornflakes pour boiling water and brew for 15 minutes. under cover. CHABRE flower tea can be drunk or used externally on the skin in the form of compresses.
Corbru yard flower petals are edible. Their intensively blue color is used for decorating many dishes – salads, platters with cheese and sausages, desserts or drinks. They are also a natural dye for Easter Easter eggs.
Formerly, the fingernail flowers were prepared with a calming and cholagogue effect.
Source: NowowoPuje.pl, Pubmed
