Safflower Petals

Safflower petals are a beautiful and unique addition to any tea blend. The bright yellow petals of the safflower plant add a pop of color and a subtle, earthy flavor to any cup of tea. COMMON NAME Standardized: safflower BOTANICAL NAME Carthamus tinctorius Plant Family: Asteraceae OVERVIEW Safflower is more familiar to westerners as the source of vegetable oil but the petals of the native American plant make a pleasant tasting tea or use as a dye SUMMARY Traditionally, the crop was grown for its seeds, and used for coloring and flavoring foods, in medicines, and making red (carthamin) and yellow dyes. In coloring textiles, dried safflower flowers are used as a natural dye source for the orange-red pigment Carthamin.Carthamin is also known, in the dye industry, as Carthamus Red or Natural Red 26 ---------------------- This product has been the subject of various scientific studies. While we don’t make any health claims about our product, we encourage interested customers to explore the wealth of scientific literature available on mentioned product. To ensure compliance with government regulations, we are unable to specify any acclaimed benefits of this product. Nevertheless, we can confidently affirm that our product consistently meets the highest standards, contributing effectively to the body's natural functions as designed by nature. It is essential to clarify that the content provided in this listing is not meant to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We strongly advise consulting with your healthcare provider before incorporating our products into your routine, especially if you have a known medical condition, are taking medications, or are pregnant or nursing.