Carthamus tinctorius

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Noun

Carthamus tinctorius - thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oilfalse saffron, safflowerCarthamus, genus Carthamus - safflowersafflower seed - seed of the safflowersafflower oil - oil from safflower seeds used as food as well as in medicines and paintsherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

carthamus tinctorius

safflower

Dried flowers are used as a less expensive substitute for saffron. Safflower is extremely effective in lowering cholesterol levels. Laxative effect helps bowel movements. Encourages menstruation and treats abdominal pains. Helps skin heal open wounds and bruises. Used for all kinds of skin disorders like rashes, measles. Tea used for hysteria, panic attacks, fevers, mucus. Yellow, orange or red globular flowers, one to five per branch. Each flower contains 15-20 seeds, which are the source of the famous safflower oil (flavorless and colorless, like sunflower oil) Safflower seeds can be used in bird feeders instead of sunflower seeds because squirrels don’t like them. Safflower oil is also used as a medium for oil paints. If you want to use natural pigments and dyes, mix them with safflower oil to paint.

Carthamus tinctorius

safflower

Chinese medicine
A herb, the flowers of which are used topically for abscesses, bruises and burns, and internally for anginal pan, coagulation disorders, delayed menses, and as a cardiovascular tonic.

Carthamus tinctorius

noun

Synonyms for Carthamus tinctorius

noun thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil

Synonyms

false saffron
safflower

Related Words

Carthamus
genus Carthamus
safflower seed
safflower oil
herb
herbaceous plant

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