Identification of Safflower (Honghua)

Identification of Safflower (Honghua)

Identification of Safflower (Honghua)

Identification of the Quality of Safflower (Honghua):

1. Observe the Origin

The primary production area of safflower is in Xinjiang, where the safflower has a high content, good appearance, and is the most expensive.

Yunnan safflower also meets the pharmacopoeia requirements, but has a lower content.

2. Examine the Appearance:

Xinjiang safflower is relatively short and thick, with few curved flower filaments.

Yunnan safflower is relatively long and slender, with more curved flower filaments, making it prone to curling.

3. Check the Dryness

Well-dried safflower, when grasped in hand, will not clump together.

Poorly dried safflower will clump together when squeezed in hand.

Identification of Safflower (Honghua)

Identification of Safflower (Honghua)

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