Safflower Extract Has Natural Anti-Inflammatory Power for Arthritis Relief

Safflower for Arthritis Relief

The benefits of the safflower are newly discovered in the West, but have a centuries-old tradition of medicinal use in Asia. Extract from the flower of the plant provides natural alternatives for joint discomfort of arthritis. Its properties reduce pain and inflammation.

My husband and I have successfully used a natural pain relief supplement consisting of safflower extract (flower) and boswellia extract for our osteoarthritis conditions.

The plant’s flower has been used internally in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, including easing joint pain and stiffness.

The botanical name of the plant is carthamus tinctorius. It is cultivated both as an herb and as a food crop. Over the last half-century, it has been cultivated mainly for vegetable oil extracted from its seeds.

It’s produced commercially in more than sixty countries but the leading producers of safflower are India, United States and Mexico.

What is safflower?

Safflower is a highly-branched annual thistle-like herb that grows to a height of 3 feet producing yellow or reddish flowers. Each branch will usually have several flower heads containing 15-20 seeds per head. The dried flowers of the plant and its seeds are used commercially.

Traditionally, safflowers were grown for their seeds and used for coloring foods and making red and yellow dyes. Its flowers can be used alone or in formulas. They can be prepared as dried powder, tinctures, or decoctions (extracts).

The oil from the seed has been used externally in therapeutic massage and as a natural alternative to mineral oil for use on babies. It’s also beneficial in applications for bruises, sprains and arthritis pain

Safflower is source of several flavonoids

More recently, the plant has been identified as the source of several flavonoids with strong antioxidant compounds.

Flavonoids are any of a group of oxygen-containing aromatic antioxidant compounds that includes many common pigments that help to lower inflammation as well as counteract the damaging effects of oxidation on body tissues.

The well-known antioxidant, guercetin, is one of the flavonoids found in safflower. Quercetin has many health benefits among which it can help reduce the inflammation that results from bursitis, gout, and arthritis.

Side effects

The safflower flower is often used in conjunction with herbs with no reported interactions. There are also no reported interactions of the extract or oil with standard pharmaceuticals.

Its use in dissolving clots, however, suggests that it should not be taken with blood-thinning treatments without a doctor's knowledge.

Safflower and boswellia combination effective for joint discomfort

Every day, many of us push ourselves to the limit both occupationally and recreationally. In the end, our bodies, and especially our joints, pay the price. Pain is the common symptom. It’s the body’s natural warning system and it deserves a natural response.

Safflower extract and boswellia extract are proven effective and safe for relief of arthritis pain, joint discomfort, and restricted knee flexion.

When combined in a natural product that contains a patent-pending blend of both extracts. it provides long-term relief within just a few weeks and is especially helpful for relieving chronic pain. Continued daily use of this naturally safe product keeps pain away or markedly reduces pain.

30 questions to find the best dietary supplement manufacturers

Dietary supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)the same as drugs. Instead, they're considered the same as food. The FDA does not require pre-market testing for supplement efficacy and the industry is loosely regulated for ingredient testing by manufacturers. The current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) rules of 2007 lack teeth, meaning the dietary supplement industry remains a "consumer beware" minefield.

In a seven-year span from 2010-2016, 65% of dietary supplement facilities inspected by the FDA failed the gGMP guidelines.

Because of the wide variance in quality of natural supplements available, I devised a list of 30 questions to help find the top industry manufacturer(s).

There’s a company with a conscience that met or surpassed the 30 questions, which led me to the best dietary supplements on the market. In fact, they're the #1 natural nutrition company in America!

It’s a company based on science. It's a company that is'beyond organic' in quality. A company whose natural dietary supplements meet the same GMP standards required by the FDA of pharmaceutical companies and contain the purest of raw ingredients. A company that guarantees what you read on the label is what you get inside the bottle—every time!

Featured natural supplement

Before his total knee replacement in 2016, my husband had severe knee arthritis (both knees) from sports-related traumas. In 1999 during arthroscopic meniscus suregery on his left knee, the surgeon recommended total knee replacement. My husband said no. He was an active several times a week tennis player and wanted to avoid knee replacement for as long as possible.

At that time, he took ibuprofen or acetaminophen (one is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug [NSAID] and both have side effects) to try to control pain, swelling and inflammation. But he was only able to play tennis twice a week. In 2003, the pain relief product featured on this page came on the market. By substituting the safflower plant and boswellia natural treatment he was able to recover faster and played tennis four times a week with little or no pain. In total, he played for 16 years after the first knee replacement suggestion. In late 2015 he suffered a torn meniscus while playing tennis, which ultimately led to total knee replacements in both knees.

As an update, he resumed tennis in June, 2016, still plays three to four times a week and continues to use the featured pain relief product daily.

He and I both like the fact there’s no side effects to worry about. I’ve reduced pain and restored my neck function to near normal after 13 years of neck arthritis complications.

We’ve used this pain complex as a dietary supplement since its inception. Its formulation contains 150 mg daily of safflower extract and 1000 mg of boswellia extract. We like the fact that at first, you can safely take more than the label directions, then taper off as results kick in. Because it's an herbal formula, it may take a little longer, but once relief is achieved, it can be maintained continuously using label directions. We've seen it work on extreme pain cases. I’m happy to recommend this as a natural pain relief supplement.

Boswellia. This ancient herb has natural benefits similar to arthritis pain relief medicines but without harmful side effects. Click here for more on boswellia

Arthritis Products. Three safe natural products scientifically designed to fight pain and reduce dependency on pharmaceutical medicines. Each is unique for rapid relief and joint health...Click here for details

Glucosamine Hydrochloride. The first authentic natural helper to appear in arthritis treatment in years. As a nutritional supplement it’s thought to help repair damaged cartilage. Click here for more on glucosamine

Osteoarthritis Relief. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It affects joints of the knees, hips, fingers, lower spine and neck. Click here for more on osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief. Many of the natural or herbal supplements for osteoarthritis are also recommended for rheumatoid arthritis. Click here for RA natural treatment options

Herbal Pain Relief. Herbal pain relief supplements are popular complementary or alternative treatments used effectively for all symptoms of various types of arthritis. Click here for more on herbal pain relief.

Borage oil. Several studies confirm borage oil GLA, an omega 6 fatty acid, as an effective treatment for joint pain, stiffness and grip strength in RA patients, with few side effects. Click here for details

Fish Oil. Studies validate that fish oil supplements reduce joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritis types. Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Click here for more information

Ashwagandha. Dietary supplements containing ashwagandha provide natural herbal stress relief without the side effects of drug treatments. Click here for more

Menthol. In an arthritis pain cream, menthol replaces the pain message with a cooling sensation in order to provide temporary relief from localized pain. Click here for more details

St. John’s Wort. Helps life spirits of arthritis sufferers as a natural alternative treatment for mild depression, anxiety or ....Click here for more

Valerian. Sleep well tonight with this safe herbal choice as a natural dietary supplement for insomnia relief, restlessness and anxiety. Click here for more information

Alfalfa. Known as the “father of all foods,” the alfalfa leaf contains a wide range of healing properties that help reduce arthritic pain, swelling and stiffness in joints. Click here for more on alfalfa’s benefits

Joint Pain Relief. Wouldn't it be great if you could have a drug-free future with no harmful side effects and have complete control over your joint pain? It's not a dream--all of this is....Click here for more on natural joint pain relief

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Its properties reduce pain and inflammation. My husband and I have successfully used a natural pain relief supplement consisting of safflower extract (flower) and boswellia extract for our osteoarthritis conditions. The plant’s flower has been used internally in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, including easing joint pain and stiffness. The botanical name of the plant is carthamus tinctorius. It is cultivated both as an herb and as a food crop. Over the last half-century, it has been cultivated mainly for vegetable oil extracted from its seeds. It’s produced commercially in more than sixty countries but the leading producers of safflower are India, United States and Mexico. What is safflower? Safflower is a highly-branched annual thistle-like herb that grows to a height of 3 feet producing yellow or reddish flowers. Each branch will usually have several flower heads containing 15-20 seeds per head. The dried flowers of the plant and its seeds are used commercially. Traditionally, safflowers were grown for their seeds and used for coloring foods and making red and yellow dyes. Its flowers can be used alone or in formulas. They can be prepared as dried powder, tinctures, or decoctions (extracts). The oil from the seed has been used externally in therapeutic massage and as a natural alternative to mineral oil for use on babies. It’s also beneficial in applications for bruises, sprains and arthritis pain Safflower is source of several flavonoids More recently, the plant has been identified as the source of several flavonoids with strong antioxidant compounds. Flavonoids are any of a group of oxygen-containing aromatic antioxidant compounds that includes many common pigments that help to lower inflammation as well as counteract the damaging effects of oxidation on body tissues. The well-known antioxidant, guercetin, is one of the flavonoids found in safflower. Quercetin has many health benefits among which it can help reduce the inflammation that results from bursitis, gout, and arthritis. Side effects The safflower flower is often used in conjunction with herbs with no reported interactions. There are also no reported interactions of the extract or oil with standard pharmaceuticals. Its use in dissolving clots, however, suggests that it should not be taken with blood-thinning treatments without a doctor's knowledge. Safflower and boswellia combination effective for joint discomfort Every day, many of us push ourselves to the limit both occupationally and recreationally. In the end, our bodies, and especially our joints, pay the price. Pain is the common symptom. It’s the body’s natural warning system and it deserves a natural response. Safflower extract and boswellia extract are proven effective and safe for relief of arthritis pain, joint discomfort, and restricted knee flexion. When combined in a natural product that contains a patent-pending blend of both extracts. it provides long-term relief within just a few weeks and is especially helpful for relieving chronic pain. Continued daily use of this naturally safe product keeps pain away or markedly reduces pain. 30 questions to find the best dietary supplement manufacturers Dietary supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)the same as drugs. Instead, they're considered the same as food. The FDA does not require pre-market testing for supplement efficacy and the industry is loosely regulated for ingredient testing by manufacturers. The current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) rules of 2007 lack teeth, meaning the dietary supplement industry remains a "consumer beware" minefield. In a seven-year span from 2010-2016, 65% of dietary supplement facilities inspected by the FDA failed the gGMP guidelines. Because of the wide variance in quality of natural supplements available, I devised a list of 30 questions to help find the top industry manufacturer(s). There’s a company with a conscience that met or surpassed the 30 questions, which led me to the best dietary supplements on the market. In fact, they're the #1 natural nutrition company in America! It’s a company based on science. It's a company that is'beyond organic' in quality. A company whose natural dietary supplements meet the same GMP standards required by the FDA of pharmaceutical companies and contain the purest of raw ingredients. A company that guarantees what you read on the label is what you get inside the bottle—every time! Featured natural supplement Before his total knee replacement in 2016, my husband had severe knee arthritis (both knees) from sports-related traumas. In 1999 during arthroscopic meniscus suregery on his left knee, the surgeon recommended total knee replacement. My husband said no. He was an active several times a week tennis player and wanted to avoid knee replacement for as long as possible. At that time, he took ibuprofen or acetaminophen (one is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug [NSAID] and both have side effects) to try to control pain, swelling and inflammation. But he was only able to play tennis twice a week. In 2003, the pain relief product featured on this page came on the market. By substituting the safflower plant and boswellia natural treatment he was able to recover faster and played tennis four times a week with little or no pain. In total, he played for 16 years after the first knee replacement suggestion. In late 2015 he suffered a torn meniscus while playing tennis, which ultimately led to total knee replacements in both knees. As an update, he resumed tennis in June, 2016, still plays three to four times a week and continues to use the featured pain relief product daily. He and I both like the fact there’s no side effects to worry about. I’ve reduced pain and restored my neck function to near normal after 13 years of neck arthritis complications. We’ve used this pain complex as a dietary supplement since its inception. Its formulation contains 150 mg daily of safflower extract and 1000 mg of boswellia extract. We like the fact that at first, you can safely take more than the label directions, then taper off as results kick in. Because it's an herbal formula, it may take a little longer, but once relief is achieved, it can be maintained continuously using label directions. We've seen it work on extreme pain cases. I’m happy to recommend this as a natural pain relief supplement. Boswellia. This ancient herb has natural benefits similar to arthritis pain relief medicines but without harmful side effects. Click here for more on boswellia Arthritis Products. Three safe natural products scientifically designed to fight pain and reduce dependency on pharmaceutical medicines. Each is unique for rapid relief and joint health...Click here for details Glucosamine Hydrochloride. The first authentic natural helper to appear in arthritis treatment in years. As a nutritional supplement it’s thought to help repair damaged cartilage. Click here for more on glucosamine Osteoarthritis Relief. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It affects joints of the knees, hips, fingers, lower spine and neck. Click here for more on osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief. Many of the natural or herbal supplements for osteoarthritis are also recommended for rheumatoid arthritis. Click here for RA natural treatment options Herbal Pain Relief. Herbal pain relief supplements are popular complementary or alternative treatments used effectively for all symptoms of various types of arthritis. Click here for more on herbal pain relief. Glucosamine Hydrochloride. The first authentic natural helper to appear in arthritis treatment in years. As a nutritional supplement it’s thought to help repair damaged cartilage. Click here for more on glucosamine Borage oil. Several studies confirm borage oil GLA, an omega 6 fatty acid, as an effective treatment for joint pain, stiffness and grip strength in RA patients, with few side effects. Click here for details Fish Oil. Studies validate that fish oil supplements reduce joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritis types. Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Click here for more information Ashwagandha. Dietary supplements containing ashwagandha provide natural herbal stress relief without the side effects of drug treatments. Click here for more Menthol. In an arthritis pain cream, menthol replaces the pain message with a cooling sensation in order to provide temporary relief from localized pain. Click here for more details St. John’s Wort. Helps life spirits of arthritis sufferers as a natural alternative treatment for mild depression, anxiety or ....Click here for more Valerian. Sleep well tonight with this safe herbal choice as a natural dietary supplement for insomnia relief, restlessness and anxiety. Click here for more information Alfalfa. Known as the “father of all foods,” the alfalfa leaf contains a wide range of healing properties that help reduce arthritic pain, swelling and stiffness in joints. Click here for more on alfalfa’s benefits Joint Pain Relief. Wouldn't it be great if you could have a drug-free future with no harmful side effects and have complete control over your joint pain? It's not a dream--all of this is....Click here for more on natural joint pain relief Return from Safflower to Arthritis-Relief Naturally Home Page Health statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 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