Item Tag: Safflower

Product Information: Name: SafflowerScientific name: Carthamus TinctoriusFamily: AsteraceaeExpiry Date: Provided on the package Description: Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius, is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant in the family Asteraceae.Plants are 30 to 150cm tall with globular flower heads having yellow, orange, or red flowers.Safflower is native to arid environments having seasonal rain. It grows a deep taproot which enables it to thrive in such environments.Is one of humanity’s oldest crops. It was first cultivated in Mesopotamia, with archaeological traces possibly dating as early as 2500 BC.The botanical term carthamus comes from the Arabic word “kurthum” meaning “dye”, because the flowers of the plant were used to dye cloth. Its name in Greek is atraktylida, but it is also found as knikos.Its flowers sometimes replace the precious saffron and are used in mixtures of different spices. It has medicinal properties that are exploited mainly from alternative medicine. Making tea: Add a teaspoon of dried safflower petals to a cup of freshly boiled water. Let it steep for about 5 minutes, before you strain it to remove the petals. Remember: Herbs are not a substitute for medicine. For their best and safe use it is better to consult your doctor. SHIPPING Your payment will reach us immediately. Once we receive your payment we will dispatch your order within 1-2 days to your registered eBay address. If you need your item sent to an alternative address, you must add the address to your eBay account prior to purchasing. Once your order has been dispatched we will send you an ‘Item Dispatched’ email to let you know that your order is on its way.