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Centaurea cyanus
Flore blanche colorée typique des champs européens ; utilisé comme désinfectant oculaire et antimicrobien historiquement.
Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower, is a striking blue wildflower whose dried flowers are used as a mild eyewash, bitter tonic, and anti-inflammatory agent. Its primary active compounds include anthocyanins (e.g., cyanin), centaurein, and tannins, which contribute to its astringent, antioxidant, and digestive-stimulating properties. Evidence for its efficacy is largely limited to traditional use and preliminary studies, placing it at evidence level C.
The anthocyanins and flavonoids in Centaurea cyanus, particularly cyanin and centaurein, exert anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. The bitter principles activate TAS2R taste receptors on the tongue and in the gastrointestinal tract, stimulating vagal reflexes that increase gastric acid secretion, bile flow, and digestive motility. Tannins provide astringent activity, which may help reduce inflammation and promote wound healing by precipitating proteins and forming a protective layer on mucous membranes.
Flore blanche colorée typique des champs européens ; utilisé comme désinfectant oculaire et antimicrobien historiquement.
Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower, is a striking blue wildflower whose dried flowers are used as a mild eyewash, bitter tonic, and anti-inflammatory agent. Its primary active compounds include anthocyanins (e.g., cyanin), centaurein, and tannins, which contribute to its astringent, antioxidant, and digestive-stimulating properties. Evidence for its efficacy is largely limited to traditional use and preliminary studies, placing it at evidence level C.
The anthocyanins and flavonoids in Centaurea cyanus, particularly cyanin and centaurein, exert anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. The bitter principles activate TAS2R taste receptors on the tongue and in the gastrointestinal tract, stimulating vagal reflexes that increase gastric acid secretion, bile flow, and digestive motility. Tannins provide astringent activity, which may help reduce inflammation and promote wound healing by precipitating proteins and forming a protective layer on mucous membranes.