Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It was grown commercially for the extraction of vegetable oil from the seeds and was used as a saffron substitute by early Spanish colonies along the Rio Grande. [2] Plants are 30 t

Many herbal teas are known to have various health benefits. Safflower tea is one of the lesser known varieties of herbal tea. Studies have shown that this humble tea, taken from the petals of the safflower plant, can treat a variety of ailments, including elevated cholesterol, fever, and even sympto

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a plant that can be found all over the world. Its seed oil is a rich source of the essential fatty acid linoleic acid. The linoleic acid in safflower oil may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Safflower also contains chemicals that may help prevent blood clots