ASFAR SAFFRON - SAFFLOWER FLOWER

Safflower flower also called Arabic: العصفر (Al-‘Usfur) / Hindi: कसाबा (Kasaba) or कुशुम (Kusum) / Malayalam: കുസുമപ്പൂവ് (Kusumappoov) / Tamil: குசும்பு மலர் (Kusumpu Malar) / Kannada: ಕಸೂಮೆ ಹೂವು (Kasume Hoovu) / Urdu: کُسُم (Kusum) or زعفران نما (Zafran Numa) derived from the Carthamus tinctorius plant, is a vibrant orange or yellow flower known for its versatility in cooking, cosmetics, and traditional medicine. The petals are often used as a natural dye, a less expensive substitute for saffron in culinary applications, and to add color to dishes. Safflower oil, extracted from its seeds, is rich in healthy fats and commonly used in cooking and skincare for its moisturizing properties. In traditional medicine, safflower flower is believed to support heart health, improve circulation, and alleviate menstrual pain. Its wide range of uses makes safflower a valuable and multipurpose plant.