Latin Name: Carthamus Tinctorius L Type: Herbal Extract Part Used: Flower Specification: carthamin 3%, 10:1, 5:1 Chemical Ingredient: carthamin,C21H22O11, carthamone,C21H20O11, neo-carthamin, lignan, 2,3-dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan glucoside, luteolin.-7-glucoside. Active Ingredients: carthamin Appearance: Brownish Yellow Fine Powder Extraction Type: Water or the ethanol Test method: HPLC CAS NO: 36338-96-2 Storage Situation: Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container, keep away moisture and strong light/heat Shelf Life: Two years under well storage situation Side Effects & Safety: Safflower appears to be safe for most people. Precaution: Used with caution in pregnancy and breast-feeding Safflower Powder Extract Safflower is a type of plant that is often used by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, according to Acupuncture Today. Today, manufacturers sell safflower in a variety of forms, such as an oil or powder. Manufacturers use the safflower plants petals as the basis for the powder, and can extract the fatty acids in the plant to create the concentrated oils. For industrial purposes, safflower is sometimes used as a dye or coloring agent while safflower oil is used as a paint solvent.