Safflower is a medicinal plant with high nutritional value cultivated
in eastern and western regions. Safflower oil is extracted from
safflower and safflower seeds. Safflowers have high nutritional values
and health benefits. Safflower is classified into two types. They are
monounsaturated oil and polyunsaturated oil. Safflower oil is mainly
used in cooking at high temperatures. Safflower is advisable for healthy
heart. Safflower oil is preserved in cool place used at high degree
temperatures.
Health benefits of safflower
Heart: Safflower plays a major role in preventing heart diseases. It hardens the arteries and prevents the heart stroke.
Lowers cholesterol:
When compared to other cooking oils safflower oil contains low
saturated fat content so it reduces the cholesterol levels in body and
maintains healthy diet.
Blood pressure: Safflower is rich source in essential fatty acids. This controls the muscle contradictions and controls the blood pressure.
Cancer: Safflower contains vitamin E supplements which eliminates the free radicals in body and reduce the risk of cancer.
Immune system: Safflower boosts the immune system. It improves the blood circulation and reduces the respiratory problems.
Women health:
Safflower is used to reduce the pain in menstrual period. This
safflower oil sometimes causes abortion. It has both advantage and
disadvantage in using this oil. So use this oil based on time.
Beauty care:
Cosmetics: Safflower oil is used in making cosmetics. Especially the cosmetics related to colour or it is used as dye.
Hair care: Safflower
is used to massage the hair roots evenly which improves the hair growth
and shine of hair. Safflower oil reduces the hair fall.
Skin care: Safflower
oil is used in bath products. Safflower has the moisturizing
properties. It is used as skin moisturizer, improves complexion and skin
glow.

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