Safflower is a dried flower of the Safflower genus in the Compositae family. It’s mainly distributed in Henan and Sichuan of China. Safflower is rich in red and yellow pigments, which can be isolated from safflower glycosides (carthamin), pre carthamin, safflower yellow pigments A and B, and safflorin A. It also contains polyphenolic components such as chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, catechol, and other effective substances. Dual use of medicine and food.