The young leaves of safflower can be eaten as wild vegetables and can be used to satisfy hunger. It is recorded in the "Materia Medica" that "to relieve hunger, pick young leaves of safflower and cook coal, and adjust food with oil and salt". In ancient times, safflower was one of the important vegetables picked by farmers. Although this plant is now rare in the countryside, we should still understand its edible value.
The young leaves of safflower are tender and crisp, rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and cellulose. Not only does it provide the nutrients the body needs, but it also adds to the taste and color of food. We can cook the young leaves of safflower with oil and salt as a refreshing cold dish, or use it for stir-frying, making soups, etc., which can add a delicious dish to our table.
The flowers of safflower are red and rich in natural red pigment, which was used by ancient people to extract red pigment for dyeing. The red pigment of safflower is a pure natural pigment, without any toxic substances, no pollution, and more environmentally friendly and healthy.
Extracting the red pigment from safflower requires a series of steps, including flower picking, flower washing, flower pounding, juice grinding, fermentation, kneading, flower bulbs, and cakes. The extracted red pigment can be used in the rouge used in women's makeup, adding natural and vivid color to makeup. Coloring hair with red pigment extracted from safflower is also a popular way to not only have a full color, but also do not cause any damage to the hair, giving a healthy and energetic feeling.
The flowers of safflower have the function of passing through menstruation and invigorating blood. It is recorded in the "Materia Medica": "Red and blue flowers are the essential medicine for blood". In addition, it is also recorded in the "Huiyan of Materia Medica": "Safflower, the medicine that breaks the blood, travels the blood, harmonizes the blood, and regulates the blood." The petals of the safflower usually open during the summer months, and the color of the flowers gradually changes from yellow to red. For female friends, safflower flowers can be used as medicinal herbs to regulate menstrual irregularities, menstrual pain and other problems. However, pregnant female friends are forbidden to use safflower, and should be careful to avoid using it.
Safoli, a plant that has been developed in China for more than 1,000 years, has been recognized for its medicinal value and has been passed down to this day. It can be said that safflower is a valuable herb, and its petals are rich in a variety of antioxidants and active substances, which have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-aging and other effects. We can use the petals of safflower to make traditional Chinese medicine, or we can soak it in water to drink, which is believed to bring many health benefits.
Safliflower, also known as safflower and red and blue flower, is an herbaceous plant with a variety of roles and values. Its young leaves are edible, delicious and nutritious;Flower petals can be used as dyes for makeup and hair coloring;The medicinal value of petals cannot be ignored, especially for female friends, which has the effect of regulating menstruation and invigorating blood. Although the name of safflower is similar to saffron, its family and genus are different, but its function is similar. Therefore, when farmers encounter safflower in the wild, they can pick its flowers and use them to obtain a variety of benefits such as edible, dye, and medicinal.
Through this article, we have a deeper understanding of safflower. It is both an edible wild vegetable and a high-quality dye, and also has high medicinal value. We should cherish and protect this precious plant resource, and at the same time, we should also strengthen the research and utilization of safflower to bring more benefits to our lives and health. I hope everyone will have more knowledge about safflower and actively participate** to share their insights and experiences.