Is a good Laxative; The flowers of this plant are used as a laxative for adults and also have many uses in the treating of childrenâ€(tm)s ailments, including measles, fevers, and skin complaints. It is also used as a digestive aid, and can help relieve arthritis, rheumatism and gout. Safflower is widely used in China for coronary disease and menstrual disturbances.
(Herbal) Safflower oil is an unsaturated vegetable oil derived from safflower. It is used for its moisturizing and softening properties.
Source Safftower seed. Purpose Softening agent, high in linoleic acids and sterols of Vitamin F. Moisturiser.
Known for its moisturizing and softening properties. Utilized for decoctions for skin eruptions, acne and skin blemishes.
thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
A yellow dye is produced from the orange flowers of safflower. This dye may have been used in some early rugs of China, India and Tibet.
An European thistle with orange flowers that are sometimes used as an inexpensive substitute for saffron. Safflower oil is pressed from the seeds. It has a high smoke point, making it good for deep-frying, and is high in polyunsaturates.
( Carthamus tinctorius) seed oil - A very fine oil expressed from the seed of safflower, it is used in creams to moisturize, soften, and smooth the skin.
a major source of orange dye, oil and polyunsaturated fat.
Carthamus tinctorius Used as a laxative and diuretic. Safflower is used traditionally in China to treat coronary disease, thrombotic disorders and menstrual problems. Alcoholic extracts are used topically for ulcers and wounds.
Safflower is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual, usually with many long sharp spines on the leaves. Plants are 30 to 150 cm tall with globular flower heads (capitula) and commonly, brilliant yellow, orange or red flowers which bloom in July. Each branch will usually have from one to five flower heads containing 15 to 20 seeds per head.
