Safflower is a plant and an herb.

• botanical information
• part used
• magick correspondences and uses
• health care

botanical information:

    Botanical name: Carthamus tinctorius

    Common name: safflower

    Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.

part used:

Part Used: The petals (also called stamens, threads, or flowers).     A tea of safflower petals can have a similar effect to chamomile tea, soothing and relaxing. It has been used in Chinese traditional medicine, in Native American herbal medicine, and in Ayurvedic medicine, for remarkably similar purposes. Information courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs

magickal correspondences and uses:

    Safflower oil is an excellent base oil for dilluting valuable essential oils. Pour your base oil into the sterilized glass jar. A typical amount is 1/8th of a cup of base oil.

    Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.

health care uses:

    Health Notice: Attempting to be an amateur doctor is potentially dangerous to your health. This web page is not professional medical advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health providers. Self-medication should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Please confirm all self-medication with your doctor or health care professional. See the article on healing for recommended healers.

herbal healing:

Safflower petals have been shown to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease and to sooth coughs and bronchial spasms. A tea of safflower petals can have a similar effect to chamomile tea, soothing and relaxing. It has been used in Chinese traditional medicine, in Native American herbal medicine, and in Ayurvedic medicine, for remarkably similar purposes. Information courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs

Some herbs may be poisonious under some conditions. Exercise appropriate care.

    Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Some plants can be toxic just by touch. Even experts can make deadly misidentifications of wild plants. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden (or window boxes).

See also: herbs.

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