Spiritual Uses: Associated with Mars. Useful for love, healing & happiness.
Normally grown for its oil, Dried Safflower can be used in recipes in place of saffron as a much less expensive substitute (it is also known as "false saffron"). Bird lovers can also add the seed to their feeders, as the taste is unpalatable to squirrels and other small rodents.
Safflower is among the oldest domesticated crops, dating back to Egypt's Twelfth Dynasty 3,800 - 4,000 years ago. Today, most of the world's safflower is grown in the U.S., Mexico and India.
***Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy. Not for use in patients with bleeding disorders, hemorrhagic diseases or peptic ulcers.
****PLEASE NOTE: Lucero Astral recommends you consult with a qualified/certified Herbalist/Healthcare Practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.