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Safflower, or with the scientific name Carthamus tinctorius, is an annual, herbaceous and thorn-like plant of the Asteraceae family.
The height of safflower plant is from 30 to 150 cm. Its leaves are broad, toothed and without petioles. Its flowers are single, tubular and yellow, orange or red, which appear at the end of the stem. The fruit of this plant is white. Oil is extracted from the seeds of this plant. Safflower seed oil is tasteless and colorless, which is used in the production of cosmetics and as cooking oil, in salad dressings, and for the production of margarine. Safflower is one of the most important medicinal plants that is also used in cooking and is sometimes called fake saffron. Safflower plant is also used in dyeing industry. Dried safflower petals can be used as a herbal tea. Safflower is native to dry environments. The deep roots of this plant enables it to grow in such environments. Currently, India, Kazakhstan, Mexico, America and Argentina are the most important safflower producers in the world.
Chemical composition of Safflower
Safflower tubular flowers have a red substance called cartamine. Cartamine is used in dyeing because of its beautiful color. There is also a yellow substance in the flower of this plant. Safflower fruit has protein and about 60% oil. This oil has about 7% saturated fatty acids, 20% oleic acid, 65% linoleic acid, and 5% linolenic acid. This oil is rich in unsaturated fats. The flowers of this plant can be used in cooking to color foods.
Properties of Safflower seeds
Safflower seeds are an excellent source of thiamin, pyridoxine, and folate. In addition to ensuring proper energy levels, safflower seeds help strengthen muscles, improve memory and concentration; protect nervous system cells, strengthen the immune system, and prevent beriberi disease, anemia, paralysis, and death in infants. In the following, you will learn more about the properties of safflower seeds.
Cholesterol regulation
Using oil extracted from safflower seeds as a food supplement in the diet helps to reduce lipoproteins and LDL.
Prevent heart diseases
Safflower seeds are rich in oleic acid, which can help prevent heart disease. Also, safflower seeds are rich in vitamin E, which is very effective in improving and preventing arteriosclerosis, blood fat and heart diseases.
Lower blood pressure
Some studies have shown that taking safflower oil orally reduces blood pressure in people with high blood pressure.
Relief of dry skin
Using safflower oil topically on dry or inflamed skin can soothe the skin and make it smooth and soft. For this reason, it is common to use this oil in cosmetics and skin care products. This oil contains vitamin E and has many benefits for the skin.
Treatment of skin diseases
Due to the large amount of linoleic acid in its composition, safflower oil can act as a topical moisturizer. Using this special oil can cure skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis.
Reduce skin wrinkles
Safflower oil is rich in antioxidants, which help protect skin cells from free radicals. Also, this oil is rich in amino acids that are responsible for the formation of the main structure of skin collagen. Therefore, the use of safflower oil causes the skin to tighten and then skin wrinkles disappear.
Hair strengthening
Safflower oil helps prevent hair loss and increase the speed of hair growth. Also, this oil makes the hair moist, soft and smooth and eliminates dandruff.
Other properties of safflower seeds
- Nerve strengthening
- Pain relief
- Reduce the risk of cancer
- Infertility treatment
- Weight Loss
- Prevent osteoporosis
- Help improve body metabolism
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