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Safflower
 While the seeds are well known for producing Safflower oil, the flowers are traditionally used to promote joint health, comfort and flexibility. Safflower petals are also used in Asian and Western herbalism to promote healthy circulation.In addition to its circulatory cleansing properties, Safflower encourages healthy digestion and colon function; and even promotes unobstructed, clear breathing. It benefits women’s health as well, acting to ease menstrual cramp and to promote a smoothfemale cycle. Safflowers are an inexpensive culinary and medicinal alternative to the more expensive Saffron (Crocus sativus). They have similar properties and are used interchangeably. DID YOU KNOW: The brilliantly colored Safflowers producevibrant red and yellow dyes- the reason for its other common name, Dyer’s Saffron. COMMON NAMES: Dyer's Saffron, American Saffron, Mexican Saffron, Koosumbha (East India), Hoang-chi (Chinese).
Common use: Promote joint health; soothe occasional heartburn, gas; promotes colon function; supports healthy liver & gallbladder function; menstrual cramps; promote smooth female cycle; mild herbal diuretic.
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