Safflower is a medicinal plant widely used to combat obesity and overweight, as it helps to use accumulated fat, improving muscle tone.
Its scientific name is Carthamus Tinctorius and can be purchased in natural products stores and in some handling pharmacies.
What is safflower used for?
Safflower helps to treat Crohn's disease, lose weight, promote sweating and reduce fever, decrease appetite, fight bad cholesterol, jaundice, rheumatism and arthritis.
Safflower Properties
The properties of safflower include its analgesic action, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, diaphoretic, diuretic and laxative.
How to use safflower
Safflower is used in the form of capsules or oil and should be prescribed by a physician.
Side Effects of Safflower
No side effects of safflower were found.
Contraindications of safflower
Safflower is contraindicated for pregnant women, infants, children and patients with diabetes.
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- Weight loss with safflower oil
