Safflower Tea

Safflower Tea bears a striking colour and was used for centuries in ancient times for food colouring and fabrics, along with being a cheaper substitution for Saffron.
Today we know that this herb is also great for the following and with cholesterol reduction being a major use for this herb:

Circulation - A natural blood thinner, this herb assists with circulation and menstrual flow.

Heart Health - Linoleic acids help to lower bad cholesterol naturally, and thus may prevent this becoming a factor in heart disease along with a 14% increase in good cholesterol according to studies.

Anti-inflammatory - Joint health such as arthritis and gout can benefit from this herb as it helps to continually flush toxins from the system and helps along the production of hydrochloric acid (which helps to remove uric acid from the body).

A Muscle Herb - By reducing lactic acid in the body, this herb is known to be taken by athletes to increase performance and reduce recovery times.

Health Benefits

• Very good for heart health
• Thins the blood and aids circulation
• Anti-inflammatory

Brewing

1. Add one teaspoon to cup of boiling hot water
2. Steep for 2 minutes
3. Milk is not recommended, but honey is commonly used

Cautionary

This herb is safe to drink every day, but should be avoided if on blood thinning medications and possibly unsafe to drink whilst pregnant.