Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Debbie, here is your Blue Bottle..... Elaine BLUE-BOTTLE CENTAUREA CYANUSIt is a remedy against the poison of the scorpion.We know it now as the Cornflower, a most attractive wild plant, but it was called Cyanus because of its blue colour and also Hurtsickle because its tough stems blunted the edges of the farmer's sickle as he reaped the corn. Another name is Blue-blow. Its leaves spread upon the ground, being of whitish-green colour. The flowers are an innumerable company set in a scaly head.Where to find it. In cornfields. Flowering time: From late spring until the corn is harvested.Astrology: Under the dominion of Saturn ... cold, dry and binding. Medicinal virtues: The powder or dried leaves is given with good success to those that are bruised by a fall, or have broken a vein inwardly, and void much blood at the mouth. Taken in the water of Plantain, Horsetail or the Greater Cornfrey, it is a remedy against the poison of the scorpion and resisteth all venoms and poison. The seed or leaves taken in wine is good against the plague and all infectious diseases and in pestilential fevers. Tbejuice put into wounds doth quickly solder up the lips of them together and heals ulcers and sores in the mouth. Thejuice dropped into the eyes takes away heat and inflammation.Modern uses: The flowers are occasionally used for their tonic and stimulant properties, but the Blessed Thistle (Carbenia benedicta) which has similar properties is now more popular with today's herbalists. The Cornflower gives an infusion a bluish colour. Its main uses are in the treatment of dyspepsia and as an eye lotion. - cntrydlb herbal remedies Monday, May 27, 2002 8:59 AM [herbal remedies] Blue Bottle Hello:I purchased a product for arthritic pain, etc. that contains extract of "Blue Bottle". Can anyone give me information on this plant extract, and what it is used for?Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Hello: I purchased a product for arthritic pain, etc. that contains extract of " Blue Bottle " . Can anyone give me information on this plant extract, and what it is used for? Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 As a sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis, I'd be interested to know what type of arthritis this product is for, or is it marketed as just an anti- inflammatory? Sara herbal remedies, " cntrydlb " <rdb@n...> wrote: > Hello: > I purchased a product for arthritic pain, etc. that contains extract > of " Blue Bottle " . Can anyone give me information on this plant > extract, and what it is used for? > > Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 >>>>We know it now as the Cornflower Oh my gosh! Cornflower is the same thing as Bachelor's Button, which I have an endless supply of because they reseed themselves. I can share seeds if anyone wants (although the flowers are not all blue, I have pinks and purples as well). More interesting info. about the cornflower: World-famous “cornflower blue” is the bluest blue in the flower kingdom, and that makes this many people’s favorite flower. Easy to grow, quick to bloom, great for cutting. Strong seedlings have a “silvery” look in a seeded meadow. In fact, cornflower grows so well, it has become somewhat of a pest in some areas, most notably the Southeast. Birds love seed. American goldfinches (wild canaries), particularly, put on quite a show as they dive into fields of this flower when it is going to seed. This is the famous flower of many romantic legends, thus the name “Bachelor’s Button”. Young single girls wore the bloom as a signal of availability in Old England. It also always figures prominently in the Victorian "Language of Flowers"--of which there are several versions. Seed is also available in pink, white, and wine. See C. cyanus, multicolored. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Oops, I meant to add, email me privately if you want any seeds. Cheryl mountainlady I can share seeds if anyone wants (although the flowers are not all blue, I have pinks and purples as well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Dear Cheryl, No need to go private on this if you are "trading" ;o) Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - Mountainlady herbal remedies Monday, May 27, 2002 10:45 AM [herbal remedies] Re: Blue Bottle Oops, I meant to add, email me privately if you want any seeds. Cheryl mountainlady I can share seeds if anyone wants (although the flowers are not all blue, I have pinks and purples as well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Thanks so much for your help. And so quickly, too! I am thinking that probably it is the " Blessed Thistle " that they are using, because that discription I can find, and it says that it is an anti-inflammatory. So, that is probably what is in it. They don't say that it is for any certain form of Arthritis, but just an anti-inflammatory rub. Thanks again, this group is a wonderful resource! Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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