Description:
Safranal is an organic compound isolated from saffron, the spice consisting of the stigmas of crocus flowers (Crocus sativus). It is the constituent primarily responsible for the aroma of saffron.It is believed that safranal is a degradation product of the carotenoid zeaxanthin via the intermediacy of picrocrocin. Safranal is an effective anticonvulsant shown to act as an agonist at GABAA receptors. Safranal also exhibits high antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity, along with cytotoxicity towards cancer cells in vitro. It has also been shown to have antidepressant properties.

Function:
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual. It is commercially cultivated for vegetable oil extracted from the seeds.
Safflower Yellow is a natural food pigment extracted from the petal of Carthamus Tinctoria L.by the process of extracting, filtrating, purifying, concentrating, sterilizing, spraying & drying.
The main coloring ingredient is carthamine.

Application:
1. Safflower Extract's folkloric uses as an herbal medicine are legendary and legion. It was used for its carminative (suppressing cramps and flatulence) and emmenagogic (enhancing pelvic blood flow) properties.Medieval Europeans used Safflower Extract to treat respiratory disorders,coughs and colds,scarlet fever, smallpox, cancer, hypoxia, and asthma;
2. Less hunger,100% reduction in the desire to snack,50%fewer instances of eating between meals,moderate weight loss.
3. Safflower Extract,better mood,antidepressant effects have been demonstrated.
4. Safflower Extract has shown promise as a new and alternative treatment for a variety of cancers. Initial research suggests that carotenoids present in  Safflower Extract are anticarcinogenic (cancer-suppressing), anti-mutagenic (mutation-preventing), and immunomodulatory.
5. Safflower Extract use as an antioxidant in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics,and as a food supplement.

Packing & Storage:
Pack in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. Net Weight: 25kgs/paper-drum.
1kg-5kgs plastic bag inside with aluminum foil bag outside. Net Weight: 20kgs-25kgs/paper-drum.
Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and light.

Shelf Life:
2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light.

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