Latin Name:  Carthamus tinctorius L. 

Grade: Food & BMedical

Brand Name: LS-Herb

Test Method: TLC

Carthamus powder Safflower Extract  is arguably the most expensive herb in the world, due to amount of time and energy it takes to harvest. The term saffron actually refers to the dried stigmas and top of the saffron crocus, a type of flower similar to safflower. In China, saffron grows predominantly in the Henan, Hebei, Zhejiang, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. The stigmas are picked by hand and dried. It takes approximately 75, 000 saffron flowers to produce one pound of saffron stigma. In many cultures, saffron is used as a spice and for culinary purposes; however, it has many medicinal uses as well. In traditional Chinese medicine, saffron has a sweet taste and cold properties, and is associated with the Heart and Liver meridians. Its main functions are to invigorate the blood, remove stagnation, clear the meridians and release toxins. It is typically used to treat conditions such as high fevers and related conditions that may be caused by pathogenic heat, and to help break up blood clots. There is also anecdotal evidence that saffron can inhibit the growth of some types of cancer cells. Small amounts of saffron can increase the incidence of contractions in pregnant women.

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A) Saffron Extract's folkloric uses as an herbal medicine are legendary and legion. It was used for its carminative(suppressing cramps and flatulence) and emmenagogic (enhancing pelvic blood flow) properties.Medieval Europeans used  Saffron Extract to treat respiratory disorders,coughs and colds,scarlet fever, smallpox, cancer, hypoxia, and asthma. Other targets were: Saffron Extract used to improve blood disorders,insomnia, paralysis, heart diseases, stomach upsets, gout, chronic uterine haemorrhage, dysmorrhea, amenorrhea, infant colic, and eye disorders.For the ancient Persians and Egyptians saffron was an aphrodisiac, a general-use antidote against poisoning, a digestive stimulant, and a tonic for dysentery and measles.

B)Less hunger,100% reduction in the desire to snack,50%fewer instances of eating between meals,moderate weight loss.

C) Saffron Extract,better mood,antidepressant effects have been demonstrated.

D) Saffron Extract has shown promise as a new and alternative treatment for a variety of cancers. Initial research suggests that carotenoids present in  Saffron Extract are anticarcinogenic (cancer-suppressing), anti-mutagenic(mutation-preventing), and immunomodulatory.

E) Saffron Extract use as an antioxidant in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics,and as a food supplement.

F) Saffron Extract can protect the eye from damage caused by bright sunlight and slow the progress of genetic diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa.

 Application                                             

Pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, food & nutritions products.

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