Efficacy, Taboo and Edible Method of Safflower

Safflower is a common herb with rich medicinal value. The efficacy and function of safflower include the following aspects:

1. Relieve depression and anxiety: The chemical components in safflower can promote the secretion of serotonin and dopamine in the body, thus relieving depression and anxiety.

2. Improve sleep: Safflower can also increase the level of melatonin in the brain, which helps to improve the quality of sleep.

3. Help digestion: the ingredients in safflower can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and digestive enzymes, promote intestinal peristalsis, and thus help digestion.

4. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Carthamus tinctorius contains some chemical components with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, which is helpful to treat infection and inflammation.

How to eat safflower:

1. Tea making: Dry safflower can be soaked in boiling water to make safflower tea.

2. Cooking: Safflower can be used as seasoning and added to stews and soups.

3. Pastry: Red flowers can be added to the cake to increase the taste and color of the food.

Taboo of safflower:

1. Pregnant women should not eat a lot of safflower because it contains some chemical components that may have adverse effects on the fetus.

2. It may cause allergic reaction, such as rash or dyspnea. Therefore, people who are allergic to safflower should avoid eating it.

If you are taking medicine or have related diseases, please consult a professional doctor before eating safflower.