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| Safflower , |
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| Carthamus tinctorius |
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| ASTERACEAE or COMPOSITAE Sunflower family |
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Safflowers are the richest source of linoleic acid. CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) in supplement form is necessary since it is exceedingly difficult to obtain an optimal level of CLA through diet alone. Used in weight loss as a fat burner. |
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Prep Methods :Oil is used for both culinary and body care puposes
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| Skin care, moisturizing | | Pale yellow oil contains proteins, minerals, vitamins. Good for all skin types, highly moisturizing and soothing to the skin. 1150
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The Safflower plant, known in India as Koosumbha and in China as Hoang-tchi, is extensively cultivated in India, China and other parts of Asia, also in Egypt and Southern Europe; but its native country is unknown. It grows about 2 to 3 feet high, with a stiff, upright whitish stem, branching near the top; and has oval, spiny, sharp-pointed leaves, their bases half-clasping the stem. Its fruits are about the size of barleycorns, somewhat four-sided, white and shining, like little shells.
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