Safflower Oil

**Definition:** An oily liquid extracted from the seeds of the safflower, Carthamus tinctorius. It is used as a dietary supplement in the management of HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA. It is used also in cooking, as a salad oil, and as a vehicle for medicines, paints, varnishes, etc. (Dorland, 28th ed & Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

**Tree numbers:** - D10.212.302.380.750 - D10.212.507.750 - D10.627.700.840 - D20.215.784.750.840 - G07.203.300.375.400.700 - J02.500.375.400.700