- Healthier heart. Safflower tea is perhaps most famous for its ability to help lower cholesterol and improve the overall health of the heart. The herb is full of linoleum acid, and it’s this fatty acid that contributes to reducing cholesterol in the body.
- Improved circulation. Safflower assists with circulation and is often used to treat poor circulation and blood clots. It’s also effective when used to ease obstructed menstrual flow.
- Anti-Inflammatory. It’s believed that safflower has anti-inflammatory properties, and can help those suffering from chronic inflammation of the joints, such as arthritis or gout. This is because the tea contributes to flush toxins from the system, and indirectly stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid (that contributes to eradicating uric acid deposit within the body).
- Easing painful muscles. Safflower tea offers considerable advantage to athletes and sportsmen, as it reduces lactic acid build-up in the muscles, which produces painful cramping.
- System cleanser. The tea is excellent for those wanting to detox their system as it acts as both a bladder cleanser and a mild laxative, flushing unwanted toxins from the body. It also raises levels of perspiration, which not only rids the body of toxins, but helps to reduce fever... and many more
Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.