Safflower Seed

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Safflower (Carthamustinctorius L.) is an annual, broadleaf oilseed crop. Safflower was originally grown for the flowers that were used in making red and yellow dyes for clothing and food preparation. Today this crop supplies oil, meal, birdseed, and foots (residue from oil processing) for the food and industrial products markets. The oil in linoleic safflower contains nearly 75% linoleic acid, which is considerably higher than corn, soybean, cottonseed, peanut or olive oils. This oil can also be used as a diesel fuel substitute, but like most vegetable oils, is currently too expensive for this use. Safflower is native to arid environments having seasonal rain. It grows a deep taproot which enables it to thrive in such environments. Safflower is a fast growing, erect, winter/spring-growing annual herb, which resembles thistle. The main shoot reaches heights of 30–150 cm (12–59 in). Flowers are commonly yellow, orange and red, but white and cream coloured forms exist. Each flower head commonly contains 15–50 seeds; however, the number can exceed 100. The shell content of the seeds varies between 30-60%, the oil content of the seeds varies between 20-40%.Safflower is mature when most leaves have turned brown approximately 30 days after flowering. Seeds should fall from the head when rubbed. Moisture in seeds should not exceed 8% to allow for a safe, long-term storage. Temperatures must not exceed 43 °C (109 °F) to prevent damage to the seed and ensure quality. We export safflower seeds to the many countries such as Netherlands, Brazil, and other European countries.

The Nutritional value of Safflower is such that the serving size of 1 oz. has 1.59 g of water, 147 calories, 4.59 g of protein, 10.9 g of total fat, 1.55 g of ash and 9.72 g of carbohydrate. It also provides 55% of copper, 37.73% of tryptophan, 31.14% of total fat, 27.50% of Vitamin B1, 26.14% of phosphorus, 25.54% of vitamin B6, 24.83% of manganese, 23.81% of magnesium, 23.48% of valine, 22.86% of vitamin B5, 19.56% of isoleucine, 17.78% of histidine, 17.38% of iron, 13% of zinc, 11.53% of threonine and 11.25% of folate.

Health Benefits-

1. Heart health

The oil/seed of Safflower helps to lower the abdominal fat and raise the muscle tissue if used for regular 16 weeks. It is related with metabolic syndrome which raises the chances of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The seed/oil of Safflower helps to lower the chances of cardiovascular ailments. The oil possesses linoleic acid. The polyunsaturated oils help to prevent the cardiovascular disease.

2. Treat diabetes

Omega-6 fatty acid helps to manage the level of blood sugar which is helpful for the diabetic patients to maintain the level of blood sugar. It prevents the chances of diabetes.

3. Obesity

It is helpful for those people who want to lose weight. Safflower seed/oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids that help to burn fat in the body. It is also used by the obesity patients to lose the weight without changing the diet.

4. Healthy hair

The seed/oil of safflower has high content of oleic acid that is helpful for the hair and scalp. It raises the scalp circulation, enhances hair growth and maintains the follicles health. It helps to maintain the vibrant and shiny hair. It is mostly used in the cosmetics and often consumed as food.

5. Skin health

Safflower seed/oil contains high amount of linoleic acid that helps to enhance the skin appearance and its quality. Linoleic acid mix with sebum which helps to unclog pores and lower the acne and blackheads caused due to the buildup of sebum under skin. In additionlineolic acid promotes the skin cells regeneration which helps to clear scars as well as blemishes from the skin.

6. PMS symptoms

Menstruation might become uncomfortable and painful for women. Linoleic acid helps to regulate prostaglandins that lead to hormonal fluctuations during mensuration. The safflower oil/seed reduces the PMS severity and regulates the menstrual cycles without any harmful side effects.

7. Enhance immunity

Safflower oil/seed regulates the prostaglandins function as it possesses omega-6 fatty acids. It is a hormone that assists the body to have normal function involving the immune system process and protect the body.

8. Arthritis

Copper possess an anti-inflammatory properties that helps to lower the arthritis symptoms. Arthritis patients use the copper bracelets to cure this ailment. The water in which copper is stored overnight should be consumed in the morning which helps to promote the muscular system. It also boost the metabolism to perform the daily functions.

9. Weakness

Phosphorus helps to eliminate the health ailments such as numbness, muscle weakness and fatigue. The adequate amount of phosphorus should be present in the body for remaining active and fitness. For adults 1200 mg is enough which is recommended by experts. The adequate intake of phosphorus helps to cure the sexual weakness, frigidity, loss of libido, sperm motility and impotence.

10. Level of blood sugar

Manganese helps to control the sugar level in the human blood. It also prevents the chances of diabetes. It helps to normalize the insulin secretion and synthesis, controls the blood sugar level and unexpected drops in the blood sugar which helps to provide normal life to the diabetic patients. Cassiatora- china, phillipines, japan Order Now