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Safflower oil

safflower oil

(Science: chemical) An oily liquid extracted from the seeds of the safflower, carthamus tinctorius. It is used as a dietary supplement in the management of hypercholesterolaemia. It is used also in cooking, as a salad oil, and as a vehicle for medicines, paints, varnishes, etc.

Chemical name: Safflower oil


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Extratcing Spearmint?

... Thats usualy put in the extracts you buy in the grocery store. To make oil, however you soak fresh herb/flowers in olive,safflower etc oil for about two days, strain and keep in tight sealed container. Glass canning ...

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by Linn
Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:08 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Extratcing Spearmint?
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