Blue Corn Flower Petals
Hi Candle & Herb Enthusiast!
It's quite a peculiar name, this one: Blue cornflower, (scientific name: Centaurea Cyanus) or as many know it, Bachelor's Buttons. This gentle yet weed-like plant has benefits that will blow your mind.
I started adding these cuties about 5 years ago, but not for the reasons I will be sharing with you. It was more for the aesthetic appeal that the petals gave, and quite frankly, this blue is just so mesmerizing to me that I knew I wanted to have a candle inspired by it. Hence, Ambre Noir.
The benefits I recently came to find are pleasant:
- It is said that Bachelor's Buttons contain antioxidant properties such as flavonoids, which help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation in the body when consumed as part of tea.
- Drinking tea infused with bachelor's buttons may aid digestion due to their potential to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort and promote healthy digestion.
- Bachelor's buttons are believed to possess calming properties that can help promote relaxation and reduce stress levels when consumed in tea form, making it an excellent choice for unwinding after a long day.
- Blue cornflowers are believed to possess calming and soothing properties that, when added to candles, can contribute to creating a relaxing ambiance, making the candle ideal for use during meditation, yoga, or moments of self-care and relaxation.
- Bachelor's button petals do not have a subtle, sweet scent (in my opinion), which is a bonus in my book because they have a tea and musky fragrance that tones down a lot of the sweetness I already work with. When infused into the wax, these petals can help enhance the overall scent profile of the oil combination.
- Lastly, these lovely Bachelor's button petals are often associated with symbolism such as love, fidelity, and prosperity.
With that being said, whether it in tea form or burning in candles, be sure to notice these alongside the road as not just weeds.
I have a few more petals to last probably 3 months of candle supply, but since they are a bit cumbersome to grow in my tiny garden, I refrained from growing them this year. But maybe in a pot or two will do.
Happy candle burning!
With care,
Sheila