Related MeSH Hierarchy (6)
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Physiological Phenomena [G07] » Diet, Food, and Nutrition » Food » Dietary Fats » Dietary Fats, Unsaturated » Safflower Oil
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Lipids [D10] » Fats » Dietary Fats » Dietary Fats, Unsaturated » Safflower Oil
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Lipids [D10] » Fats » Fats, Unsaturated » Safflower Oil
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Lipids [D10] » Oils » Plant Oils » Safflower Oil
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Complex Mixtures [D20] » Biological Products » Plant Preparations » Plant Oils » Safflower Oil
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture [J] » Food and Beverages [J02] » Food » Dietary Fats » Dietary Fats, Unsaturated » Safflower Oil
Description
An oily liquid extracted from the seeds of the safflower, Carthamus tinctorius. It is used as a dietary supplement in the management of HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA. It is used also in cooking, as a salad oil, and as a vehicle for medicines, paints, varnishes, etc. (Dorland, 28th ed & Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed) MeSH
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