{"product_id":"safflower-herb-organic","title":"Safflower Herb (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk Herbs: Safflower Herb (Organic) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarthamus tinctorius\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Stamens \u003cbr\u003eSize: 1 oz package \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Also Known as: Carthamus tinctorius, False Saffron, American Saffron, 'dyers' saffron and Azafran\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003cbr\u003eLocation: China \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Safflower is more familiar to westerners as the source of vegetable oil, but the petals of the native American plant make a pleasant tasting tea.  It can be made for use as a dye, and whole petals used as tea. Dried Safflower can be used in recipes in place of saffron as a much less expensive substitute (it is also known as \"false saffron\").\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBird lovers can also add the seed to their feeders, as the taste is unpalatable to squirrels and other small rodents.  Safflower Powder is also an excellent non-toxic fabric dye, providing several shades of yellow and pale green. You can buy bulk Safflower Oil to use as a more environmentally-friendly alternative to linseed oil for use in paints as well.  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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: Pregnant women should avoid using safflower(the oil is alright) as it may have a slight aborfacient quality. It also may cause problems in people who have ragweed allergies. Not for use in patients with bleeding disorders, hemorrhagic diseases or peptic ulcers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn magick, Safflower can be burned as a love-drawing incense by gay men; mixed with Sampson Snake Root by gay men to draw a dominant lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50438076662046,"sku":"691959275696","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7448\/8350\/files\/597182868.jpg?v=1765923325","url":"https:\/\/shop.ravenmoonemporium.com\/products\/safflower-herb-organic","provider":"Raven Moon Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}