Safflower
What are other common names?
- Carthamus tinctorius
- Alazor
- American Saffron
- Bastard Saffron
- Dyer's Saffron
- Fake Saffron
- False Saffron
- Gami-Honghwain
- Hing Hua
- Hong Hua
- Safflower Nut Oil
- Safflower Oil
- Zaffer
- Zafran
What is this product used for?
Safflower may help some people lower their blood sugar.
What are the precautions when taking this product?
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Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.
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Do not use this product if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon. Use birth control you can trust while taking this product.
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Safflower oil is generally considered safe when used in cooking. Other uses or high doses of safflower should be avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Take extra care if you are allergic to pollens or plants like ragweed, daisy, aster, marigolds, or chrysanthemums.
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Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have:
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Diabetes
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Liver problems
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Keep hard candies, glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or juice on hand for low blood sugar, especially if you have blood sugar problems.
What should I watch for?
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Upset stomach
When do I need to call the doctor?
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Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.
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Signs of low blood sugar. These include anger, shaking, a fast heartbeat, confusion, or sweating.
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Signs of liver problems like upset stomach or throwing up, belly pain, feeling tired, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, not hungry.
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Very bad throwing up
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Very bad loose stools
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2019-12-31Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
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