Cold Pressed Safflower Oil (Kusuma Oil or Kardai Oil) is a popular cooking oil that comes from the seeds of the safflower plant. The Safflower plant (Carthamus tinctorius) has its own bright yellow and orange flowers. Pure safflower oil is made from the seeds of this plant. Ayurveda suggests safflower oil as medication for heart disease. Also many researches today shows that it has heart health benefits. In addition, safflower seeds oil takes special place in cooking as it’s suitable for frying purpose as it has high smoking point and neutral flavor.