Safflower (Hong Hua)
Carthamus tinctorius
Dried florets used in small amounts to invigorate blood for menstrual and bruise pain.
Traditional use (tcm): Dried florets used in small amounts to invigorate blood for menstrual and bruise pain.
Dried florets used in small amounts to invigorate blood for menstrual and bruise pain.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- Dried florets used in small amounts to invigorate blood for menstrual and bruise pain.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Avoid in pregnancy and with bleeding disorders.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Avoid in pregnancy and with bleeding disorders.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.