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Cornflower

Vivid blue petals with a mild, slightly clove-sweet flavor; prized mostly for their unmatched true-blue color.

Benefits

Key compounds

Anthocyanins (protocyanin)flavonoidspolyacetylenesantioxidants

May help with

Best for these goals

Antioxidant supportsoothing

How to use it

Brilliant blue petals scattered on salads and cakes, in herbal tea blends (a signature of Lady Grey), as confetti garnish

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

Generally safe in culinary amounts; mild and chiefly decorative
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