Safflower Flower｜Safflower dried Petals | Edible Dry Flower Herb | Tea | Carthamus Tinctorius｜

Safflower, an annual broadleaf plant belonging to the aster family, produces vibrant rounded yellow or reddish-orange flower heads and clusters of branched leaves, akin to a thistle. This crop has an ancient lineage, with records of cultivation tracing back to ancient Egypt.

Notably, Safflower is utilized to flavor soft drinks, notably the orange soda brand Sunkist. Additionally, it serves as a natural dye source known as CI Natural Red 26, capable of producing colors ranging from olive, mustard, khaki, yellow to purple, and bright red when combined with an alkaline mordant. The term "red tape," signifying bureaucratic delays, originates from Safflower dye's historical use in creating red bindings for important documents.

Safflower finds utility in tea blends, enhancing both color and taste when added in small quantities to various foods and beverages. It is also a source of natural flavoring and coloring, and its powder form can be encapsulated for dietary supplementation purposes.

Furthermore, Safflower can be applied as a paste for minor skin irritations or infused in oil or alcohol for topical applications.

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