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Herbalist explained centaurea (cornflower) medicine form can tighten les shlincter in the throat and can stop gerd completly ,is it a safe herb?

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Cornflower: Cornflower is LIKELY SAFE when used to color herbal teas. There isn't enough information to know if cornflower is safe for use as a medicine.

Answered 6/23/2020

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