In Reply to: Customs told me mine were posted by Deb M on Monday, 20. February 2012 at 19:21 Bali Time:
[The petals of the Safflower plant can be used in cooking as a substitute for saffron. It provides much of the same flavor and color as the more expensive saffron and has become a popular additive in its own right. The petals can be soaked in water to create a tea which is consumable by itself or made into an extract to be used in cooking. The oil can be used directly on the skin for its moisturizing benefits]