Safflower is a medicinal plant that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and can therefore help you lose weight, control cholesterol and improve muscle tone.
Its scientific name is Carthamus tinctorius and can be found in health food stores and some manipulative pharmacies, mainly in the form of safflower oil capsules.
- Safflower has analgesic.
- Anticoagulant.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Antioxidant.
- Diuretic and laxative properties.
- And can be used for a variety of purposes.
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In addition, because it is rich in antioxidants, safflower can act as a neural protector and, because of the large amount of vitamin E, has the potential to improve physical performance, since this vitamin promotes better regeneration of muscle tissue.
Safflower is mainly consumed in the form of oil, both in capsule form and naturally, to obtain the benefits of this plant, it is recommended to consume 2 capsules or 2 teaspoons of safflower oil per day according to the advice of the nutritionist or herbalist.
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It is important that safflower is consumed according to the nutritionist or herbalist’s recommendations, as excessive amounts can have consequences from the high omega 6 content, such as deregulation of cholesterol levels, for example.
In addition, safflower should not be consumed by pregnant women, infants, children and people with diabetes.