When is safflower suitable for drinking? Safflower is sweet and non-toxic, men can promote blood circulation, women can promote blood circulation, more can promote blood circulation, and less can nourish blood. Safflower soaked in water is rich in vitamins and bioactive components, which can nourish blood and promote blood circulation, lower blood pressure and blood lipid, inhibit thrombosis, protect the heart, and beautify hair. 5 grams of safflower, 2 grams of green tea and 30 grams of brown sugar are brewed in boiling water and covered for 5 minutes. Safflower soaked in water is suitable for drinking after meals every day, not before going to bed.
Carthamus tinctorius generally tastes pungent and warm. Adding a few grams of Carthamus tinctorius, it enters the heart and liver meridian, and the qi and fragrance are scattered into the blood, which has the effect of promoting blood circulation and dredging collaterals. It has the effects of removing blood stasis and relieving pain, and can be used for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, lochia, abdominal lump and traumatic injury. When ancient people often had blood stasis in their bodies, they often added a pinch of safflower and cooked it with gauze. They can soak their feet twice a day. Suitable for varicose veins and peripheral neuritis, promoting blood circulation. For traumatic injury, it can be ground and sprinkled on the affected area, and it is mostly used for oral decoction. According to its different functions, the dosage is also different.
Nourishing blood and promoting blood circulation should be 3 to 6 grams, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis should be 6 to 10 grams, and taking too much safflower will increase its activity. Unstable standing, shortness of breath, then tonic convulsion, and finally respiratory depression, can not blindly use safflower too much. For female friends, safflower can play the role of beauty beauty. You can use safflower. 3 ~ 6 grams of soaking water instead of tea.
Is safflower better or saffron better?
First, different families and genera
Crocus sativus and Crocus sativus are completely different plants, among which Crocus sativus is a perennial herb of Crocus in Iris family, and its origin is in southern Europe. Carthamus tinctorius is panicum miliaceum of Carthamus in Compositae. Its origin is in Central Asia, mainly distributed in China's Shandong, Zhejiang, Xinjiang and other regions.
Second, the blades are different.
There are obvious differences between saffron and safflower in appearance. Crocus sativus leaves are about 9- 15, mostly strip-shaped, 20 cm long, gray-green in color, and rolled back at the edge. The leaves of safflower are lanceolate or rectangular, and the length can reach about 15 cm. Most of them are green with serrated edges.
Third, flowers are different.
The flowers of saffron and safflower are completely different. Crocus usually blooms between 10- 1 1. Flowers have a faint fragrance, and the colors are mostly light blue, white and lavender. The flowering period of safflower is mainly concentrated in May-August, with rich colors, mostly orange or red.
Fourth, the price is different.
Saffron and safflower can also be distinguished in price. Saffron has high medicinal value and is very precious, and its price is more than ten times that of safflower.
Will Honghua be angry?
Generally, there is no problem in using a small amount. You need to pay attention to the rationality of your diet and have a good rest according to your own situation.