Description
The safflower plant is known for its bright yellow and orange flowers. Pure safflower oil is made from the seeds of the plant. In Indian parlance, it is also known as kardi oil. It offers a variety of potential health benefits.
Benefits and uses:
- Gives a healthy dose of the all-important fatty acids to the body
- Improves blood sugar levels
- Lowers cholesterol, boosts heart health
- Fights inflammation
- Useful in treating productive cough, asthma, bronchitis, chest congestion and cold by evacuating phlegm
- Safe for cooking at high temperatures
- Helps in bowel movement
- Improves quality and texture of skin
- Combines with the sebum in human skin to unclog pores and reduce rashes and acne
