The Safflower is an important oil seed crop. Safflower oil is a polyunsaturated oil. The medicinal value of linoleic acid came into prominence in the late 1960s following the publication of the findings of researchers in a series of medical and scientific journals. These finding proved that this fatty acid was highly beneficial in lowering serum cholesterol levels in humans and animals.


The medicinal and curative properties of the Safflower seed include:
Safflower oil is very high ih linoleic acid content. It has been discovered that linoleic acid promotes and improves availability of calcium to the body cells, thereby virtually acting as a vitamin. Some scientists refer to it as vitamin-F.

Safflower oil has proved beneficial in lowering blood cholesterol. Hence it can be used liberally by persons suffering from Cardio Vascular disorders.

One teaspoonful of kernel of the seeds, taken with six shelled almonds and honey has proved highly beneficial in the treatment of constipation. It has been found to be a safe laxative for the young, weak and pregnant women. A very popular unani laxative medicine called Twarishe Qhurtum is prepared from Safflower seeds.

Safflower seeds are highly beneficial in the treatment of sexual debility. For better results, powder of the dry seeds should be mixed with pistachio nuts, honey and almonds. It should be used with milk once before going to bed. It is a very effective aphrodisiac.

Safflower seeds are highly beneficial in the treatment bronchial asthma. Half mixed in a tablespoonful of honey taken once or twice, gives great relief in this disease.