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Saffron

Updated: Nov 30, 2022



The most expensive spice in the world with extraordinary properties is saffron. It is one of the world's spices and medicinal plants cultivated in Iran, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Switzerland, Pakistan and Maghreb.

What compounds does saffron have?

Saffron has compounds that make this plant different from other plants. The quality of saffron has been evaluated through these compounds in laboratories and labs. The higher the percentage of these compounds, the higher the quality of saffron, and as a result, it affects the properties of saffron.

Ingredients of saffron:

• Safranal is responsible for creating aroma and smell in this plant.

• Picrocin creates the exquisite taste of saffron.

• Crocin is the cause of the color of yellow flowers and is also the cause of cancer.

History of saffron

Crocus satius, commonly known as raw saffron, is one of the most expensive spices in the world and has been cultivated by humans for centuries. Egyptian healers use it to treat gastrointestinal diseases. Also, this plant was used in ancient Roman times to heal wounds and upper respiratory tract problems.

Today, it is used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agent, and its effectiveness in treating cognitive defects has also been investigated. Other uses of saffron in traditional medicine include abortion and the treatment of spasms, fever, colds, bronchitis and insomnia.

Reducing anxiety and creating relaxation

One of the causes of anxiety in people is the presence of antioxidants and environmental stress. According to experts, saffron consumption can have significant sedative properties. Also, saffron has a warm and lively nature, and because of this, it can regulate nervous mechanisms and thereby improve the functioning of the nerves.

Flu treatment

Saffron brew is rich in vitamin C, so it is highly effective in strengthening the body's immune system and preventing colds. It should be mentioned that every 100 grams of saffron contain 80 milligrams of natural vitamin C with high absorbability.

Strengthen heart health

One of the most critical issues and problems that endanger our health and diseases increases the production of free radicals in our bodies. These free radicals can be produced due to our inappropriate lifestyle and can lead to discoloration of the coronary arteries.

hair loss treatment

If you are sure of one thing in the science of medicine and botany, it is that any plant in the form of the body is beneficial for that part of the body.

For example, if you look at carrots in public, you will find that they are similar to the eyes, and according to research, they contain vitamins and substances that help. This issue has been proven for different fruits.

If you look closely at saffron, you will notice that it is similar to hair. And it is proven that drinking as much saffron tea or saffron milk helps to increase and strengthen hair. . It should be noted that the benefits of saffron tea are also very high, so saffron tea will be advantageous for you.



Antidepressant plant

Consuming this plant in water is one of the side effects of the treatment. Based on today's research, it has been concluded that red gold has antidepressant properties. However, according to traditional medicine, the properties of joy and laughter have also been attributed to it. Based on the results of this research, it is recommended to use food and drinks containing a cup of saffron tea to prolong the nerves. It increases the concentration of attention, and in water, it is treated for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and it is treated for nerve pain and lack of sleep.

The benefits of saffron and its benefits for children

 They make children energetic.

 It makes digestion easy for children.

 It causes relaxation in babies and cheerfulness and happiness in children.

 It strengthens the bones of children and babies.

 It guarantees the safety and health of teeth and mouth.

What are the methods of identifying the original saffron?

Nowadays, one of the most challenging tasks for buyers of red gold is to distinguish original saffron from fake saffron because dealers and profit seekers are very professional in fraud and sometimes even introduce themselves as farmers. Different methods to distinguish there is originality; we will briefly state some of them.

1- Getting to know the appearance of Zarparan and especially its stigma

2- Tasting Zarparan (it doesn't taste enjoyable)

3- Touching it with your hand or placing its string between straw paper

4- Use of gasoline and gas flame

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