Safflower oil, Carthamus tinctorius

Safflower oil is used for preventing heart disease, including hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and stroke. It is also used to treat fever, tumors, coughs, breathing problems, clotting conditions, pain, heart disease, chest pain and traumatic injuries. In cosmetics and personal care products, it is used in the formulation of topical skin care lotions, moisturizers and bath products.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.