Safflower (Karadi) Oil

Safflower is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant. It is commercially cultivated for vegetable oil extracted from the seeds. Plants are 30 to 150 cm (12 to 59 in) tall with globular flower heads having yellow, orange, or red flowers. Each branch will usually have from one to five flower heads containing 15 to 20 seeds per head. Safflower is native to arid environments having seasonal rain. It grows a deep taproot which enables it to thrive in such environments.

The health benefits of Safflower (karadi) oil are quite significant. Some of them are:

   –   It promotes goof heart health by reducing the risks of heart attacks, strokes, atherosclerosis, etc

   –   It prevents people from developing diabetes

   –   It keeps hair shiny, promotes hair growth and strengthens hair follicles

   –   It helps in reducing blemishes, acne and scars and promotes in developing a younger and brighter looking skin

   –   It can also help decrease the severity of the PMS symptoms and regulate menstrual cycles

   –   It helps develop healthy immune system in the body