The largest cornflower - beauty and benefits

• Largest cornflower - characteristics
• Planting and caring for the plant
• Properties and applications in medicine

Largest cornflower - characteristics

1. Inflorescence size. Nielberry inflorescences are much larger than chamomile inflorescences.
2. Leaf shape. Chamomile leaves are thinner and more delicate and consist of several divided stems. Nivyanik, on the other hand, has denser and stiffer leaves. They are not separated and have a solid structure.
3. The structure of the stem. Chamomile is a fairly branched plant. There are several inflorescences on one stem. In Nielberry, on the contrary, one stem corresponds to one inflorescence.
4. Growing period.Despite its similarity, we should not forget that chamomile is still an annual plant, unlike perennial cornflower.
5. Biological differences. Any botanist can name a large number of differences not only in appearance, but also in development, growing conditions, and reproduction. However, both chamomile and cornflower still have minor similarities; they are often called distant relatives.

Planting and caring for the plant

1. Lighting. When choosing a site for planting cornflower, you should not forget about its love for light. The area should be well lit. With a lack of sunlight and warmth, the nivaria inflorescences will be small and stunted.
2. Humidity level. Nivyanik does not like large amounts of moisture. In wetlands, it is attacked by various fungal diseases.
3. Reproduces in several ways:
4. Seeds. It is best to plant seeds in March in boxes with well-warmed and moist soil. Then the grown plants are planted in open ground. This usually happens in late April - early May. Can also plant cornflower seeds in the fall. They tolerate winter well and the first shoots will appear in April.
5. Cuttings. In order to properly propagate a plant, you need to know which cuttings are best suited for this. You should not choose flowering stems of the plant; they will withstand a period of getting used to the soil.
6. Division. The process of dividing a plant is quite simple.An adult bush is dug up and the rhizome is divided into several parts. Each resulting bush can be placed in the ground as an independent plant.
7. The process of dividing the cornflower is also recommended to be carried out after 2 years of continuous growth of the plant. Despite the fact that the cornflower grows independently for several years, by the third year of life its inflorescences significantly decrease in size. And division allows you to distribute one plant over a larger area. Nivyanik does not like cramped spaces.

Properties and applications in medicine

1. Alkaloids. These are substances that are known for their analgesic and hemostatic effect. They normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular and central nervous systems.
2. Inulin.It is responsible for coordinating the work of the digestive tract, cleansing the body of waste and toxins, is beneficial for the absorption of calcium in the body and strengthening bones, increases immunity and normalizes metabolism in the body.
3. Fatty oil. Promotes healing and tissue restoration, eliminating inflammatory processes.
4. Vitamin C. Participates in the process of strengthening the immune system, fights viruses and microbes.
5. Carotene. Responsible for the normal functioning of the hematopoietic and circulatory organs, helps restore optimal balance in the body.

Infusions from the flower can be used both externally and internally. When used externally, cornflower promotes wound healing and skin regeneration, disinfects and relieves pain. It can be used internally as a diuretic. You can also use nivberry flowers prepare a decoction, which are very useful for gastrointestinal disorders. It is even used in the treatment of colic in children. Flowers can be pickled together with vegetables for the winter, and also added to enhance the taste and aroma of food - soups, salads, main courses.