Jimusaer Safflower

Jimusaer Safflower

Jimusaer Safflower is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Geographical Scope

　　　Mainly produced in the Tacheng region, Emin County, Changji Prefecture, Qitai County, Jimusaer County, Aksu region, Hami region, and other areas of Xinjiang.

　　Distinctive Quality

　　　　Jimusaer safflower, a specialty of Xinjiang, is a precious traditional medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Also known as yellow orchid, red orchid, saffron herb, and safflower vegetable, the safflower blooms with vibrant colors and varies beautifully throughout the flowering season. It can be planted in gardens for ornamental purposes; when dried and ground into powder, it can be mixed with flour to make delicious food that stimulates appetite. Jimusaer safflower has therapeutic effects such as promoting blood circulation, moisturizing dryness, relieving pain, reducing swelling, and regulating menstruation. Its seeds are used to produce oil—safflower oil, which is yellow in color, fragrant, and clear in texture, and is considered a premium edible oil. Regular consumption of safflower oil can help prevent arteriosclerosis, and treat conditions such as hypertension, stroke, heart failure, and angina pectoris.