Difference Between Safflower and Saffron

Name distinction

Saffron is a relatively famous Tibetan medicine, which has been known to the public since the Ming Dynasty. Its origin is in the Mediterranean and Greece, and later it was introduced to China via Tibet. Safflower is an orange-red dried flower mainly produced in Xinjiang. It is also called safflower and is a plant of the Asteraceae family.

Dosage classification

The general dosage of saffron at one time should be less than 10 grams. This is mainly because according to previous records, saffron has a certain effect on the human nervous system. After taking it, people will appear in a more excited state. Some people will cause dizziness due to excessive excitement after taking a large amount. If the physique is more sensitive, it may even cause allergic rashes and urticaria.

Function distinction

Safflower can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, regulate menstruation and relieve pain. Relieve amenorrhea, menstruation, lochia, bruises, swelling and pain and other symptoms. Saffron can detoxify, cool the blood, calm the mind and relieve depression. It can effectively treat and relieve some postpartum congestion, depression, madness, palpitations and other symptoms. In terms of nourishing blood, saffron is much better than safflower. Moreover, saffron can enhance human immunity as a whole, the effect is very magical, and saffron also has a good effect in preventing and treating cancer.

Price classification

In terms of price, saffron is not just a little bit more expensive than safflower, it is estimated to be more than 10 times more expensive.

It should be noted that saffron has been used as an abortion drug among the people. Therefore, friends who want to get pregnant or are already pregnant must be careful when using it, and never confuse the two.