> Supplement Index > Safflower / Carthamus tinctorius / American saffron / Dyer’s saffron / False saffron > Safflower General Information Safflower Uses & Scientific Evidence For Safflower Dosage Information Safflower Safety & Interaction Information Buy Safflower Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Safflower General Information Safflower is native to the Mediterranean countries and cultivated in Europe and the U.S. In India, they cultivate Safflower mainly for the oil from the seeds and a reddish dye from the flower; however, the flowers have been used in Ayurvedic medicines, and European and Japanese pharmacopoeias. Traditionally, this herb was used in China to treat coronary disease, thrombotic disorders, and menstrual problems. Safflower has purgative, diaphoretic, and diuretic properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Safflower Uses & Scientific Evidence For As a topical, Safflower is used for skin ulcers and wounds. Drinking hot Safflower tea will produce strong perspiration and is used for colds and congestion. The flowers are used to cleanse and heal wounds and sores, and is used to treat measles. Conjugated linoleic acid is derived from Safflower and plays an important role in weight management because it reduces body fat while retaining muscle mass. Safflower also helps eliminate lactic acid buildup and post-exercise soreness. Preliminary Chinese research suggest the flowers of this plant can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease and lower cholesterol levels. Animal studies have shown that Safflower stimulates immune function, but more research is needed before a determination can be made as to its effectiveness in humans. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Safflower Dosage Information Safflower comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Safflower Safety & Interaction Information There are no known safety issues or interactions associated with Safflower. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Safflower Supplements and Products Below