Safflower Seeds
कुसुम्भ
Kusumbha (Safflower) is an oilseed crop. The flowers yield a red dye (used in cosmetics and textiles). The seeds yield oil used in cooking. The oil is light and pungent. The flowers have medicinal properties — used in menstrual disorders and skin diseases. Safflower oil is now recognized as heart-healthy due to high linoleic acid content. Verses: 85-86.
What is Safflower Seeds (Kusumbha / कुसुम्भ)?
<p>Kusumbha (Safflower) is an oilseed crop. The flowers yield a red dye (used in cosmetics and textiles). The seeds yield oil used in cooking. The oil is light and pungent. The flowers have medicinal properties — used in menstrual disorders and skin diseases. Safflower oil is now recognized as heart-healthy due to high linoleic acid content. Verses: 85-86.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Kushthahara (anti-skin disease)</li><li>Vatahara (pacifies Vata)</li></ul>
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