Safflower possesses a stiff, upright and whitish stem which grows up to a height of 2 to 3 feet. Its leaves are pointed, spiny and oval shaped. The flowers have both male and female organs and are pollinated by insects.
The used part of Safflower is its flowers. The flowers have laxative and diaphoretic actions. The flowers are effective in curing measles, fevers and eruptive skin problems.
