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CARTHAMUS

-Whole flowers-

Carthamus tinctorius

Origin: Egypt

Format: Petals.

The carthamus is a plant of great commercial interest, as it produces an oil used for colors, in ancient times it was used to dye fabrics, just like turmeric or saffron.

Its taste in herbal tea is almost non-existent.
Terza Luna offers you the red petals of carthamus as a garnish for cocktails or for its use in cooking, totally safe, with no contraindications.

The carthamus flowers are edible and can be used to decorate drinks, pastries, or various recipes.