Safflower 5:1

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Botanical: Carthamus tinctorius
Family: Compositae (daisy) - Asteraceae (aster)

Other common names: False Saffron, Dyer's Saffron, Parrot Plant, American Saffron, Azafran, Bastard Saffron

Safflowers were originally used for the brilliance of their red and yellow dyes.  Today, however, Safflowers are valued for the healthy unsaturated oils that come from their seeds.  Having been used for generations to treat a variety of ailments, Safflowers are commonly used today as a nutritional aid for treating digestive problems.

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The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History:

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Safflower is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean countries, and it is widely cultivated in Europe and North America, where it thrives in dry soil in full sun.  Safflower is one of humanity's oldest crops, but generally, it has been grown on small plots for a grower's personal use, and it remains a minor crop with world seed production.  The plant has been cultivated for its use as a dye, yielding both yellow and red hues.  Linens used to wrap mummies were often colored with Safflower, and it was also used by Hopi Indians to color their bread.  Safflower oil is a popular (and healthy) cooking oil and is extracted from the seeds.  Today, Safflower supplies oil, meal, birdseed for the food and industrial products markets, as well as an important presence in herbal medicine.  The primary chemical constituents of Safflower include pigment (carthamone), lignins, polysaccharide, and essential fatty acids (arachidic, linoleic, linolenic, palmitic and stearic acids).  Safflower oil, which is rich in linoleic acid, is commonly used in cooking to aid in lowering cholesterol.  The oil also contains a high concentrate of polyunsaturates, which provide the raw material for prostaglandins, the hormone-like substances that function in cell membranes and molecular regulation.  Infusions of Safflower blossoms have been used for its laxative and diaphoretic effects and also to stimulate menstrual flow; and Safflowers are also used in tea form to treat hysteria, fevers, phlegm and panic attacks.  Safflower is considered a strong cathartic, and also helps to clear the lungs and relieve symptoms of phthisis (pulmonary tuberculosis, a serious infectious disease caused by mycobacteria).  Furthermore, it is believed to be beneficial against jaundice. In domestic practice, the flowers are sometimes used in children's and infants' complaints, such as measles, fevers and eruptive skin problems.  Safflower is also known to help to move stagnant blood and alleviate pain.  As a blood purifier, Safflowers are considered helpful with removing bodily toxins and waste - such as lactic acid - cleansing the tissues and joints throughout the entire body.  Other benefits of Safflower includes relief of arthritis, skin rashes and the promotion of healthy liver functions.

Ingredients: 100% Safflower 5:1 Botanical Extract - Our products contain 100% pure plant-based/natural materials using no fillers, grains, yeast, sugars, binders, excipients, starches, or synthetic materials.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) to three (3) capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Pregnant women should not use Safflower.

Capsule Information:
Our Safflower supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mg. each.

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