Saffron belongs to the iris family, commonly known as the saffron crocus, saffron was mentioned as a medical treatment for coughs, colds, stomach ailments, insomnia, uterine bleeding, scarlet fever, heart trouble, and flatulence.
Disease Prevention: Saffron contains the compounds crocin and
crocetin that promote learning, memory retention, recall capacity, and are
beneficial against fever, flu and cold.
Anti Depressant:
Saffron contains 5-hydroxytryptophan, which boosts blood flow to the brain, and produces serotonin,
which helps in elevating the mood, reducing depression
and anxiety.
Digestive properties:
Saffron improves blood circulation in
the digestive system, coats the membranes of stomach and colon, soothing gastrointestinal colic and acidity. Saffron is considered as a blood purifier
and anti convulsant.
Maintains Heart Health: Potassium helps maintain blood
pressure and keeps heart diseases at
bay. Antioxidants in saffron help in lowering cholesterol and triglyceride. Crocetin helps reduce lipoproteins in the blood stream, aids
in oxygen distribution and blood circulation, and removes plaque from the
arteries preventing atherosclerosis.
Fights Anemia:
Abundant iron in
saffron is critical for hemoglobin formation
and it is a co-factor in the red blood cell production.
Treats Acne and Blemishes:
The antifungal and anti-bacterial content
of saffron makes it effective for the treatment of acne, blemishes and blackheads, and freshens up
dull skin, erases dark circles under
the eyes, exfoliates your skin, stimulate blood circulation and prevents wrinkles.
Eat the best, leave the rest
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