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Source of validity: Traditional
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Carthamus, commonly known as safflower, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is used to "invigorate the blood," "dispel blood stasis," and relieve pain. In some formulations, it is included for respiratory conditions such as bronchial congestion, though it is more often prescribed for cardiovascular or gynecological issues. The rationale for its use in bronchial congestion is related to its purported ability to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and possibly thin mucus, facilitating its clearance from the airways. However, scientific studies specifically investigating Carthamus for bronchial congestion are limited. There are some laboratory and animal studies that show anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of safflower extracts, but these do not directly validate its use for bronchial or respiratory congestion in humans. Most of the support for this application is therefore rooted in traditional herbal practice rather than modern clinical evidence. As such, while Carthamus has been used traditionally for a variety of health conditions, including some related to the respiratory system, its efficacy for bronchial congestion in particular remains largely unsubstantiated by rigorous scientific studies.

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