Wholesale Dried cornflower petals (Centaurea Cyanus)

Nicknamed "glasses-breaker" by the elders, the cornflower is a flower associated with ophthalmologists and seers thanks to its benefits for clarity and vision. Its deep blue color seems to have captured a piece of the sky to share with us. It is a plant of great delicacy that brings a note of wild nobility and finesse to all your daily rituals. In ancient Greece, the centaur Chiron, who was passionate about plants, is said to have used the cornflower to heal Achilles, after discovering the medicinal properties of the flower. In popular traditions, it is also said that wearing a cornflower protects against evil spirits and attracts the goodwill of fairies. Cornflower flowers in homemade cosmetics The cornflower is the undisputed ally of the eyes and fragile areas of the skin. Infused into your cosmetic preparations or used as an oil macerate, compress, hydrosol or lotion, it has these properties: * For the skin: astringent, toning, soothing, purifying and revitalizing, it helps tighten pores, tone devitalized or dry skin tissues, calm reactive epidermis prone to discomfort by bringing a sensation of freshness. It can also be used in after-sun body care. * For the eyes: thanks to its decongestant action, it soothes tired, irritated, swollen or lined eyes after a long day. The spiritual and sacred dimension of cornflowers The cornflower promotes mental clarity and emotional balance. It also helps soothe tensions and encourages deep meditation. It is used in rituals of vision, protection and energy harmonization. It supports: * Mental clarity and clairvoyance: it helps dispel inner fog to see one's intentions more clearly. It is also said to encourage inner vision. * Self-expression: it supports authentic communication, imbued with truth and kindness. * Intuition: it is often used to encourage premonitory dreams or to deepen a meditative state. * Protection: it is reputed to strengthen energetic protection and ward off negative thoughts. Small DIY tip: a decongested complexion Prepare a concentrated infusion of cornflower petals and let it cool. Pour the liquid (with the flowers) into an ice cube tray. In the morning, pass a cube wrapped in a thin cloth over your face and the eye contour: the effect of the cold coupled with the virtues of the cornflower awakens the gaze and illuminates the complexion.