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    Glossary Safflower

    thistle-like plant cultivated for oil-rich seeds

    Safflower, scientifically known as Carthamus tinctorius, is a thistle-like annual plant primarily cultivated for its seeds, which are used to produce safflower oil. This oil is rich in linoleic and oleic acids, making it beneficial for skin and hair health, as it can help moisturize and nourish. Additionally, safflower oil is sometimes used in treatments for conditions like alopecia due to its potential to improve scalp circulation and hair growth.

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    1. Medical uses of Carthamus tinctorius L. (Safflower): a comprehensive review from Traditional Medicine to Modern Medicine Electronic physician · 2018 · 143 citations
    2. Observer‐blind randomized controlled study of a cosmetic blend of safflower, olive and other plant oils in the improvement of scar and striae appearance International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2017 · 18 citations
    3. Oil body bound oleosin-rhFGF9 fusion protein expressed in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) stimulates hair growth and wound healing in mice BMC Biotechnology · 2018 · 12 citations
    4. Safflower oil body nanoparticles deliver hFGF10 to hair follicles and reduce microinflammation to accelerate hair regeneration in androgenetic alopecia International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 2022 · 7 citations
    5. Comparison on Quality Performance of Human Hair Types with Herbal Oils (Grape Seed/Safflower Seed/Rosehip) by Analysis Techniques ACS omega · 2023 · 3 citations
    6. Flavonoids in safflower extract reduce cisplatin-induced damage to human follicle dermal papilla cells by inhibiting DNA damage and Rad17/Chk1/Cdc25C signaling Biocell · 2023
    7. Plant extracts and safflower extract-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for hair growth peomotion = สารสกัดพืช และพาหะไขมันโครงสร้างนาโนที่บรรจุสารสกัดคำฝอยเพื่อส่งเสริมการเจริญของเส้นผม / Naphatsorn Kumar 2012
    8. The use of ozonized sunflower oil in the treatment of wounds in small animals PubVet · 2024
    9. In vitro Anticancer Activity of Quinoa and Safflower Seeds and Their Preventive Effects on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences · 2019 · 37 citations
    10. HEALTHY TOFU (Tofu Made From Almonds and Sunflower Seeds) 2018
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