Safflower ( Carthamus tinctorius)
Other Names::
Safflower is an annual thistle-like plant with bright orange or red flowers. It is primarily cultivated for its seeds, which are used in cooking and traditional medicine.
Allergy caution: May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Properties::
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Cardiotonic
Anticoagulant
Emmenagogue
Regulates, induces normal menstruation
Hepatic
Relating to the liver
Analgesic
Relieves pain
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Cardiovascular
Digestive