Saffron, “The Red Gold”!
Saffron, known as the “King of Spices” is one of the most costly spices in the world.
The best and premium Saffron comes from Iran.
This spice is considered as a Golden Spice as it can not only be used in cooking to add
an aroma to food, turning any dish into an exotic one, it can also be beneficial to a
number of health problems. It is used as medicine from ancient times.
The overall mineral content including calcium, vitamins, proteins etc present in Saffron
ensure the maintenance of optimum health.
The active components in saffron have many therapeutic applications in many traditional
medicines as antidepressant, antiseptic, digestive, anti-oxidant, anti-convulsant.
This novel spice is a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese,
iron, selenium, zinc and magnesium. It is also rich in many vital vitamins including vitamin A,
riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamin-C that are important for optimum health.
Health Benefits of Saffron:
Depression: Saffron powerfully targets mood. Saffron was historically used
for depression in Persian traditional medicine, but there was no evidence-based documentation
back then. This early use led to modern-day research into saffron’s impact on mood.
Digestion: Saffron is helpful in the improvement of digestion and appetite,
because it helps in improving circulation to the organs of digestion. It coats the membranes of
stomach and colon which help in soothing gastrointestinal colic and acidity.
Kidney and liver problem: This spice s found to be extremely beneficial for
the treatment of kidney, bladder and liver disorders. Saffron is considered as a blood purifier.
Gas and acidity: Saffron is effective for providing relief from gas and acidity
related problems.
Athritis: It helps in relieving inflammation of arthritis. Saffron also provides
relief from joint pains. It is very helpful for athletes as it eases fatigue and muscle inflammation
by helping the tissues to get rid of lactic acid which gets built up after strenuous exercise.
Insomnia: It is said that saffron is also a mild sedative which can be used for
insomnia and even treat depression. Taking a pinch of saffron with milk before bed helps in sleep
disorders like insomnia.
Fever: Saffron also contains the compound “crocin”, which scientists believe that helps
in reducing fever. Crocin found in saffron also promotes learning, memory retention, and recall capacity.
Eye problem: Saffron improves eye and vision health. In a recent research study, every participant who took saffron had vision improvements. Notably, saffron has been reported to significantly helping vision in the instance of cataracts.
Gums: Massaging the gums with saffron helps in reduce soreness and inflammation of the
mouth and the tongue.
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