Saffron (Crocus sativus) contains carbohydrate, dietary fibre, fat saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, protein, vitamin A (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, selenium, and water.It is a spice.Safron has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, carminative, sedative properties.Its antioxidant properties help in preventing the formation of plaque and keeping the arteries and blood vessels in good health.It can protect the skin from free-radical damage that causes premature aging.It also speeds the healing process.
Saffron is used in traditional medicine.Its flavour is affected by the bitter glucoside picrocrocin.It contains carotenoids, such as lycopene, zeaxanthin, alpha-carotene and beta-carotene.Volatile oils in saffron include pinene, cineole, geraniol, and borneol.Saffron has insecticidal and pesticidal properties.Carotenoids in saffron can protect body from many diseases.Scientist concluded that saffron has neuroprotective potential under toxicity.
The excessive consumption of saffron can cause vomiting, nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, the reduction of appetite and drowsiness.Women in pregnancy and people with bipolar disorders should avoid to consume saffron.Drinking a few cups of saffron tea for a few days can reduce the severity of asthma attack.By massaging facial skin with saffron soaked in milk twice a day can get rid of acnes and blemishes.
The Benefits of Saffron
- Reduces flatulence
- Prevents the growth of tumors
- Inhibits skin cancer
- Treats asthma
- Eases constipation
- Suppresses stomach cramps
- Eases gastric ulcers
- Slows down the age-related macular degeneration
- Slows down retinitis pigmentosa
- Reduces symptoms of pms (premenstrual syndrome), including cramps, mood swings, bloating, irritability, breast tenderness, fatigue and acne
- Fights depression
- Slows down aging process
- Treats acne
- Treats blemishes
- Treats age spots and blackheads
- Treats Alzheimer's disease
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Reduces blood pressure
- Treats cough, whooping cough
- Loosens phlegm
- Enhances mood
- Treats heart trouble
- Prevents heart attack
- Prevents stroke
- Prevents atherosclerosis
- Prevents osteoporosis
- Reduces stress
- Fights insomnia
- Promotes fertility
- Treats premature ejaculation
- Treats uterine bleeding
- Combats diabetes
- Treats dull skin
- Smoothens skin and makes skin fairer
- Helps in toning the skin
- Improves the texture of facial skin
- Treats dry skin
- Removes scars
- Heals wound
- Stimulates the growth of hair
- Combats hair loss
- Helps in forming bones, tissues and sex hormones
- Purifies the blood
- Becomes energy booster
- Prevents anemia symptoms
- Improves memory
- Relieves pain
- Combats obesity or loses weight
- Forms red blood cells
Research
- One limited Meta-Analysis concluded that Saffron supplementation improved symptoms in patients in major depressive disorders.A Review indicated that Saffron helped with mild to moderate depression.A 2005 Study published in The Journal of Ethnopharmacology found saffron to be as effective as fluoxetine (Prozac) in reducing mild to moderate depression.
- According to A 2008 Study published in The Journal BJOG (An International Journal of Obstetric & Gynecology, stated that Safron could be used as alternative treatment for relieving premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms.
- According to A 2009 Study conducted at The University of Sydney by a visiting schoolar based at University of L'Aquila in Italy, Saffron had remarkable effects on the genes that regulated the performance of eyes' key vision cells.
- A 2010 Study published in The Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics found that Saffron improved cognitive function in study participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease.
- Proven Result showed that Saffron oil controlled the appetite and helped people to control obesity and got back into the shape.Studies showed that Saffron intake effectively enhanced the serotonin levels in the body.
























